Vaginal CO2 Laser for Stress Incontinence

October 10, 2023 updated by: Hrefna Bóel Sigurdardóttir, Hvidovre University Hospital

Vaginal CO2 Laser for Stress Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Our aim with this study is to determine if transvaginal CO2 laser- treatment (DEKA SmartXide2 Laser System, MonaLisa Touch), renders significant effect in women with SUI. To best test this hypothesis, the study will be performed in a prospective, randomised controlled fashion in our institution. We will measure the effect as patient reported improvement using a validated scale (ICIQ-UI SF) as well as an objective measurement (stress test)

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Patient will be included from our hospital (a Danish academic hospital) among women referred with incontinence. Eligible patients will be randomized to either laser treatment or "sham" laser treatment.

The study will take place in the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen Denmark in the period of October 2019 to October 2020. Inclusion criteria for the study cohort and controls will be patients, referred from specialist gynecologists or GPs with SUI, that speak and understand Danish, are found without clinical relevant urogenital prolapse (grad 2 at maximum in al compartments), older than 18 years of age, with BMI under 35 and present with mild to moderate SUI evaluated after ICIQ-UI-SF (slight (1-5), moderate (6-12), severe (13-18) and very severe (19-21). Exclusion criteria presence of pelvic organ prolapse greater than stage II, previous pelvic surgery for incontinence or prolaps, current infections, keloid formation, vaginal pain, dyspareunia, ICIQ-UI-SF>=19 (very severe) and ongoing pregnancy.

In this study, women will receive a series of three treatments using a fractional (pulsed) CO2 laser system (SmartXide2 MonaLisa Touch, DEKA M.E.L.A Srl, Florence, Italy), each performed in an outpatient setting without analgesia. A tubular laser-probe is inserted in the vaginal canal until reaching the vaginal vault. A burst of laser pulses is transmitted through the probe and deflected at 90degree in four directions towards the vaginal wall, then rotated 45 degrees for a second burst of pulses. Guided by markings on the probe, it is withdrawn 4mm and the procedure is repeated until reaching the introitus. Treatment parameters include power 30W, dwell time 1000us, 1000um spacing, using normal scan mode, with Smartstack setting for 1 at first application and 3 for the next two applications.

Both study- and placebo- treatments will be performed by specialist gynecologists employed in the department. Patients, who meet inclusion criteria and consent to study participation, will be randomized by computer service to conservative treatment, which encompass local estrogens (Vagifem 10ug twice weekly) if relevant (postmenopausal women) and pelvic floor training supervised by specialised physiotherapists in our own institution, whilst the study cohort will receive the same treatment with the addition of transvaginal laser applied thrice with 25- 45 days apart (CO2 laser- treatment (DEKA SmartXide2 Laser System, MonaLisa Touch). The controls will receive placebo treatment, with the use of the inactive laser, but relevant sound effects.

Primary outcome of the study is patient experienced improvement of SUI evaluated by standardized ICIQ-UI-SF questionnaire.

Our secondary outcome is objective improvement as measured by standardized stress test performed by specialist nurse before treatment and 1-2 month after last laser or placebo treatment. The bladder is emptied with a catheter and 300ml of saline is inserted. The patient is then stood up wearing a pad with legs slightly apart and asked to forcefully cough 10 timers, jump 10 times and make 10 squats. The examiner registers whether there is incontinence as either yes or no as well as grams of urin leakage in the pad. Furthermore, side- effects both positive and negative as well as patient satisfaction will be registered by the use of patient questionnaires at 1-2 months post treatment.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

41

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

      • Hvidovre, Denmark, 2650
        • Hvidovre University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion criteria

  • referred from specialist gynecologists or GPs with SUI
  • speak and understand Danish
  • are found without clinical relevant urogenital prolapse
  • older than 18 years of age
  • with BMI under 35
  • Present with mild to moderate SUI evaluated after ICIQ-UI-SF (slight (1-5), moderate (6-12), severe (13-18) and very severe (19-21))

Exclusion criteria

  • presence of pelvic organ prolapse greater than stage II
  • previous pelvic surgery for prolapse or incontinence,
  • current infections,
  • keloid formation
  • vaginal pain
  • dyspareunia,
  • ICIQ-UI-SF>=19 (very severe)
  • ongoing pregnancy.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Sham
The women are randomized, by a computer program, to a sham laser-treatment with the laser not active.
women will receive a series of three treatments using a fractional (pulsed) CO2 laser system (SmartXide2 MonaLisa Touch, DEKA M.E.L.A Srl, Florence, Italy), each performed in an outpatient setting without analgesia. A tubular laser-probe is inserted in the vaginal canal until reaching the vaginal vault. A burst of laser pulses is transmitted through the probe and deflected at 90degrees in four directions towards the vaginal wall, then rotated 45degree for a second burst of pulses. Guided by markings on the probe, it is withdrawn 4mm and the procedure is repeated until reaching the introitus. Treatment parameters include power 30W, dwell time 1000us, 1000um spacing, using normal scan mode, with Smartstack setting for 1 at first application and 3 for the next two applications.
Active Comparator: Laser
The women are randomized, by a computer program, to a vaginal CO2 laser-treatment with 30 w.
women will receive a series of three treatments using a fractional (pulsed) CO2 laser system (SmartXide2 MonaLisa Touch, DEKA M.E.L.A Srl, Florence, Italy), each performed in an outpatient setting without analgesia. A tubular laser-probe is inserted in the vaginal canal until reaching the vaginal vault. A burst of laser pulses is transmitted through the probe and deflected at 90degrees in four directions towards the vaginal wall, then rotated 45degree for a second burst of pulses. Guided by markings on the probe, it is withdrawn 4mm and the procedure is repeated until reaching the introitus. Treatment parameters include power 30W, dwell time 1000us, 1000um spacing, using normal scan mode, with Smartstack setting for 1 at first application and 3 for the next two applications.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
ICIQ-UI SF
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 6-8 months
The ICIQ-UI Short Form is a questionnaire for evaluating the frequency, severity and impact on quality of life (QoL) of urinary incontinence in men and women in research and clinical practice across the world. Women will answer this questionnaire before they are booked for the first laser treatment. After al three treatments, they will have a control visit in an outpatient setting, where they fill out the questionaire again.
Through study completion, an average of 6-8 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Standardized stress test
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 6-8 months
Objective improvement as measured by standardized stress test performed by specialist nurse before treatment and 1-2 month after last laser or placebo treatment. The bladder is emptied with a catheter and 300ml of saline is inserted. The patient is then stood up wearing a pad with legs slightly apart and asked to forcefully cough 10 times, jump 10 times and do 10 squats. The examiner registers whether there is incontinence as either yes or no as well as grams of urin leakage in the pad
Through study completion, an average of 6-8 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jeppe B Schroll, MD, PhD, Hvidovre University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 1, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 21, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

February 21, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 10, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 22, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

October 23, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 12, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 10, 2023

Last Verified

October 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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