NCT02101489

Precise Transvaginal Tape Placement Trial

Official Title:

Precise Transvaginal Tape Placement Trial

Summary

This purpose of this study is to study is to see if intra-operative urethral length measurement with the Foley catheter will improve the placement of a synthetic sling in the mid-urethra.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Candidates for TVT
* >=18 years of age to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to give informed consent
* Previous SUI(stress urinary incontinence) treatment including TVT, Burch or urethral bulking agents
* Previous bladder, urethral malignancies or vaginal/pelvic radiation treatment.
* Pregnant women cannot participate

Disease(s) and\or Condition(s)

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence

Primary Purpose
  • TREATMENT
Intervention/Treatment
    • Type: OTHER
    • Name: Foley Catheter
    • Description: 20 with intraoperative Foley catheter measurement of the urethral length and 20 without
    • Arm Group Labels: Intraop Foley catheter measurement
Sponsor
  • Loyola University