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| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge | OTHER |
| Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta | OTHER |
| Hospital de Viladecans | OTHER |
| Serveis de Salut Integrats Baix Empordà |
The transobturator tension-free vaginal tape (TOT) procedure has demonstrated high cure rates comparable to those obtained by retropubic suburethral tape, becoming the first line treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in many cases. The TOT procedure is not exempt from complications such as bleeding, bladder injuries and pain in the thigh/groin. In addition it is commonly performed under general or regional anesthesia1-3. The single-incision mini-slings (SIMS) were developed to reduce the risk of complications by avoiding the blind passage of the trocars through the obturator space. In addition, the use of SIMS could enable surgeons to perform the procedure truly under local anesthesia.
Different devices for SIMS procedure are available. However, the evidence about their efficacy is controversial4-7. The main limitation of these devices could be the predetermined length of the mesh and the weakness on its fixation. The design of the SIMS Ajust® allows adjusting the length of the sling to each individual woman and provides a robust fixation into the obturator membrane. Recent prospective studies on the efficacy and safety of the sling Ajust® have obtained promising results8,9. Even so, the NICE guidelines advise to use SIMS in the context of research studies10.
The objective of this study is to establish if the effectiveness of the SIMS Ajust® is non-inferior to that of a standard TOT, as well as to compare the comorbidity of both procedures. Owing to the new appearance and fast evolution of these procedures, randomized comparative studies with SIMS are required in order to determine its place in the treatment of SUI.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajust | Experimental | Experimental group: surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence with the sling Ajust® |
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| Classical transobturator tape | Active Comparator | Control group: surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence with the Align® sling. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajust sling | Device |
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| Classical transobturator sling |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of the cure rates between the single incision sling Ajust and classical transobturator tapes. | Percentage of patients who are regarded as cured or improved based on the following criteria:
| Up to one year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants with adverse events | Comparison of the intra- and postoperative complications between procedures | 0, 1, 6 and 12 months after surgery |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in the Maximal Urethral Closure Pressure. | Comparison of the changes in the Maximal Urethral Closure Pressure (cmH2O) measured preoperatively and 1 year after surgery. | One year after surgery. |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron | Barcelona | Barcelona | E-08035 | Spain | ||
| Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge |
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| Hospitalet |
| Barcelona |
| Spain |
| Hospital de Viladecans | Viladecans | Barcelona | Spain |
| Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta | Girona | Girona | Spain |
| Hospital de Palamós | Palamós | Girona | Spain |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014550 | Urinary Incontinence, Stress |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014549 | Urinary Incontinence |
| D014555 | Urination Disorders |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D059411 | Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms |
| D020924 | Urological Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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