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CArE for OAsI Study: Care Pathways and Anorectal Evaluation for OASI Associated Incontinence
Led by London North West Healthcare NHS Trust · Updated on 2025-05-25
112
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
78 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to ascertain which pathways currently exist in relation to the follow up of patients with obstetric anal sphincter injury related incontinence. This is particularly important as afflicted individuals may not readily volunteer information about their symptoms and struggles and need to be safeguarded by the presence of robust care pathways that ensure adequate follow up and care provision. As obstetric anal sphincter injuries have been associated with increased litigation rates over the years, positive interventions towards patient care will help ameliorate the financial burden that litigation carries on the National Health Service. It is noteworthy of mention that perineal injury, in itself, may not be suggestive of negligent care and is a recognized complication of vaginal delivery. However, a failure to adequately manage the injury may carry medicolegal implications.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
CArE for OAsI Study: Care Pathways and Anorectal Evaluation for OASI Associated Incontinence
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged 18 to 50 years
- Developed incontinence related to obstetric anal sphincter injury after vaginal delivery within the last five years
- Tertiary referrals to specialist perineal clinics or patients not previously referred
- Able to consent and understand study information
- English-speaking and able to read and comprehend English
- Primiparous or multiparous women
- Urogynaecologists or obstetricians practicing in UK NHS hospitals overseeing care of OASI patients and registered on the GMC specialist register
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to consent or with severe mental illness
- Do not speak, read, or understand English
- Have incontinence caused by factors other than obstetric trauma
- Post-menopausal women with late-onset symptoms related to previous OASI
- Women already referred directly from maternity units with existing referral policies
- Trainee obstetricians/gynaecologists or those not routinely involved in OASI patient care
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
London Northwest Healthcare NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom, NW10 7NS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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