Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Laser Thermotherapy, Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Enrollment
- 200
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Global response assessment
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The main aim of this study is to elucidate factors affecting treatment efficacy of vaginal laser therapy.
Detailed Description
Laser thermotherapy can increase the stiffness of vaginal wall. It has been reported that vaginal laser therapy can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence. However, factor affecting treatment efficacy of vaginal laser therapy remains unknown. Thus the main aim of this study is to elucidate factors affecting treatment efficacy of vaginal laser therapy. Besides, the durability of vaginal laser therapy will be assessed. The above knowledge should be helpful for clinical decision making.
Investigators
Sheng-Mou Hsiao
Chief, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •\>20 years old female
- •had stress urinary incontinence symptoms
- •Sexual behavior
- •No urinary tract infection
- •At their own expense for vaginal laser therapy
Exclusion Criteria
- •Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- •Vaginal fistula
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Global response assessment
Time Frame: 2 years
Secondary Outcomes
- Duration of sustained efficacy(2 years)