Effectiveness of Duloxetine in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence(Uncontrolled Leakage of Urine)

The Effectiveness of Duloxetine Compared With Placebo in the Treatment of Predominant Stress Urinary Incontinence

The study evaluates the effectiveness of duloxetine in reducing urinary incontinence occurrences in women due to physical stress(e.g. stomach pressure on bladder). Incontinence is the inability to control bladder function with leakage of urine.

Inclusion Criteria:

• female outpatients > or = 18 years of age
• experience episodes of stress urinary incontinence
• must have an educational level and degree of understanding English
• are free of urinary tract infections
• can use the toilet independently

Exclusion Criteria:

• any in or outpatient surgery in the last six months
• suffer from severe constipation
• extension of any internal organs beyond vaginal opening
• currently breastfeeding
• any nervous diseases affecting normal urinary function