SIMS

SIMS

SIMS is a multi-centre randomised controlled trial, funded by the NIHR HTA Programme, of surgical options for the management of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  The aim of this trial is to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of adjustable anchored Single Incision Mini-Slings (SIMS) compared to tension-free Standard Mid-urethral Slings (SMUS). 

SIMS recruited 600 women.  Trial participants will be followed-up for 36 months.

The primary outcome measure is patient-reported success rate measured by the validated PGI-I (a 1-item questionnaire designed to assess the patient’s impression of changes in her urinary symptoms) at 12-months.

SIMS closed to recruitment in September 2017 with 600 participants recruited.  The SIMS follow-up period has been extended to 10 years post-randomisation.

SIMS is led by Professor Mohamed Abdel-Fattah based at the University of Aberdeen.

For more information please see the SIMS Study Website

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Status

Ongoing - Data Collection/Follow Up