Evaluation of Sexual Function After Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation
SPHINCTER
Prospective Observational Study Evaluating the Sexual Function After Insertion of an Artificial Urinary Sphincter in Women
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common and disabling condition that affects millions of people worldwide and significantly impacts the quality of life of those affected. It is well established that urinary incontinence negatively affects sexual life. Although there is no definitive consensus yet, many authors report that sexual function, after surgical intervention to restore continence, is likely to improve or, at the very least, remain unchanged.
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Started Feb 2026
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 27, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 10, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2028
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2029
February 10, 2026
February 1, 2026
2 years
January 27, 2026
February 6, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Assess sexual function
sexual quality of life assessed at 6 months post operatively by the PISQ-12 questionnaire (scale from 0 to 48).
6 months
Secondary Outcomes (6)
Assess sexual function
12 months
Assess sexual quality of life
6 and 12 months
Assess urinary incontinence (clinical efficacy)
6 and 12 months
Assess urinary incontinence (clinical efficacy)
6 and 12 months
Assess quality of life
6 and 12 months
- +1 more secondary outcomes
Interventions
The PISQ-12 questionnaire, which explores female sexual function; the ICIQ-FLUTSsex questionnaire, which focuses on the impact of urinary leakage on sexuality; the USP questionnaire, which assesses the frequency and characteristics of urinary incontinence; and the Qualiveen-SF questionnaire, which measures the impact of these urinary disorders on daily life. A bladder diary was completed preoperatively as well as during follow-up visits at 6 and 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Patients who have benefited from the surgical implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter
You may qualify if:
- Women aged 18 to 80 years
- Patients with from urinary incontinence with an appropriate surgical indication for artificial urinary sphincter implantation
- Patients who accept the surgical indication and have signed the informed consent for the procedure
- No objection from the patients to participate in the study after reading the information sheet
You may not qualify if:
- \- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
- Life expectancy of less than 2 years
- Patients who have undergone colpocleisis surgery
- Patients with neurological conditions causing loss of sensation
- Patients reporting no interest in sexual activity
- Patients suffering from chronic pelvic pain
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Hôpital Tenon, service d'urologie
Paris, 75020, France
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Véronique PHE, PU-PH
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Target Duration
- 12 Months
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 27, 2026
First Posted
February 10, 2026
Study Start
February 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
February 1, 2028
Study Completion (Estimated)
February 1, 2029
Last Updated
February 10, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-02
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share