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Study aim
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Determination of bladder function in women with overactive bladder after cystocele repair
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Design
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A single arm clinical trial, on 50 patients
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Settings and conduct
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In this study, 50 patients with the overactive bladder are included in the study. Due to having only one treatment group, there is no blinding. These patients undergo cystocele repair. Before, one and six months after the intervention, bladder function is evaluated and recorded.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria include age 18 years and older, diagnosis of overactive bladder, frequent urination more than eight times a day, feeling of urinary urgency more than once a day, being married, and satisfaction to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria include breastfeeding, pregnancy, use of contraceptive methods, anticholinergic contraindication, need for a catheter, obstruction of the bladder outlet, and history of genitourinary surgery.
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Intervention groups
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In this study, patients with overactive bladder underwent cystocele repair. Before, one and six months after the intervention, bladder function is checked.
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Main outcome variables
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Urine urgency; Frequent urination; Urgent incontinence; Genital pain