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Synthetic Versus Autologous Sling For Stress Incontinence
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
This is a multi-centre randomized controlled trial comparing mid-urethral synthetic mesh sling or tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and autologous fascia sling (AFS) in elderly patients with stress predominant urinary incontinence. The investigators aim to investigate new onset pelvic pain 6 months post-op and objective urinary incontinence cure rate 5 years post-op. Secondary objectives include investigation of opioid use, mental health, sexual health, and other post-op outcomes.
Official title: Synthetic Versus Autologous Sling For Stress Incontinence (SASSI): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
232
Start Date
2026-01-12
Completion Date
2032-12
Last Updated
2026-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
autologous fascia sling
Participants will receive autologous fascia sling as surgery for stress predominant urinary incontinence.
tension-free vaginal tape
Participants will receive tension-free vaginal tape as surgery for stress predominant urinary incontinence.
Locations (1)
St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada