Outcomes of Limited Postoperative Restrictions Following Sling Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this research study is to better understand optimal restrictions for patients postoperatively following a mesh urethral sling placement for patients with stress urinary incontinence. Patients undergoing a midurethral sling procedure will be assigned to one of two groups. One group with be given standard postprocedural restrictions including instructions to avoid moderate activity and no lifting over 15lbs for six weeks after surgery. The other group will have fewer restrictions, with no restrictions on activity or lifting. Participants will complete surveys at 2 weeks, 3 months and 1 year following their procedure to help providers better understand how patients are following postoperative restrictions and if there were any differences in the outcome of the procedure between the two groups.

NCT Number	NCT06840093
Lead Sponsor	University of Iowa
Conditions	Postoperative Restriction, Midurethral Sling, Mesh, Stress Urinary Incontinence
Enrollment	84 participants
Start Date	2025-03-01
Primary Completion	2027-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-01