The PAUSE Study

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Prospective trial of AUtologous Fascia Lata Sling Effectiveness in the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence

• IRAS ID

  355773

• Contact name

  Yatin Thakur

• Contact email

  yatin.thakur@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  2 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  This research will explore the role of the autologous fascia lata sling in the management of SUI, discussing the technique, clinical outcomes, potential complications, and its position among other surgical options. This study aims to evaluate the advantages and limitations of this technique in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, and provide an overview of the patients Quality of Life after the surgery.

• REC name

  South Central - Hampshire B Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  25/SC/0244

• Date of REC Opinion

  19 Aug 2025

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion