BELIEVE Trial: Bulking vErsus sLing for Treating Stress Urinary IncontinEnce at the Time of Vaginal prolapsE Repair (BELIEVE) (NCT06754046)
BELIEVE Trial: Bulking vErsus sLing for Treating Stress Urinary IncontinEnce at the Time of Vaginal prolapsE Repair
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if retropubic midurethral sling (RP-MUS) or bulkamide injection (PAHG) at the time of pelvic organ prolapse repair is better from the patient's perspective. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the average difference in the urogenital distress inventory (UDI) long form score 24 months after surgery for each procedure? Which procedure has the fewest complications and lowest short- and long-term morbidity profile? Participants will: Be blinded and randomized to one of two procedures for the duration of the study, 24 months. Complete 6 total visits for the clinical trial including validated questionnaires. Few participants will be selected to complete a qualitative interview at 3 timepoints over 24 month duration of the study.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland, Ohio
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 844-2493
Email: Elisar.Khawam@UHhospitals.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.