Laser Thermotherapy, Stress Urinary Incontinence
Conditions
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.
Interventions
PROCEDUREVaginal laser thermotherapy
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.
Sponsors
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Global response assessment | 2 years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of sustained efficacy | 2 years | Duration of global response assessment ≥ 2 at each visit |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Primary ContactSheng-Mou Hsiao, MD
Outcome results
None listed