Factors Affecting Therapeutic Efficacy of Vaginal Laser Therapy for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence, and the Effect of Vaginal Laser Therapy on Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Sexual Function
- Conditions
- Laser Thermotherapy, Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Registration Number
- NCT03693690
- Lead Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 200
- >20 years old female
- had stress urinary incontinence symptoms
- Sexual behavior
- No urinary tract infection
- At their own expense for vaginal laser therapy
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Vaginal fistula
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Global response assessment 2 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Duration of sustained efficacy 2 years Duration of global response assessment ≥ 2 at each visit
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital
🇨🇳New Taipei, Banqiao, Taiwan