Social Media Support for Urinary Incontinence

(SNAK Trial)

No longer recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Cassandra Darley

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of New Mexico

Disqualifiers: Urinary fistula, Prior treatment, Pregnancy, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 4

Duration: 3 months

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new method to help women manage urinary incontinence. Researchers aim to determine if adding a Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK) to routine counseling improves symptom management, treatment satisfaction, and quality of life. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving only routine counseling and the other receiving counseling plus the SNAK. Women with newly diagnosed urinary incontinence who have not received previous treatment and can use the internet may be suitable for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance treatment options for urinary incontinence.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It might be best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

What prior data suggests that the Social Media Navigation Aid Kit is safe for use in managing urinary incontinence?

Research has shown that a Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK) for urinary incontinence is generally easy to use. Studies indicate that digital health tools like SNAK are safe and effective for helping women manage urinary incontinence. No reports of serious side effects have emerged. The SNAK serves as a helpful tool often used alongside regular counseling, without requiring medication or procedures. This suggests it poses a low risk for participants. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores how social media can be leveraged as a support tool for individuals with urinary incontinence. Unlike traditional treatments, which typically focus on physical therapies, medications, or surgeries, this approach uses a Social Media Navigation Aid Kit to potentially enhance patient engagement and education. By offering resources in various formats like trifolds, emails, texts, or QR codes, it aims to provide personalized and easily accessible support, empowering patients to manage their condition more effectively.

What evidence suggests that the Social Media Navigation Aid Kit is effective for urinary incontinence?

Research has shown that digital tools, such as the Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK), can help manage urinary incontinence. In this trial, one group of participants will receive routine counseling along with access to the SNAK. A study that combined results from multiple research papers found that people using these digital tools experienced a noticeable reduction in the severity of their urinary incontinence. Additionally, treatments delivered through apps have proven both effective and more affordable than traditional methods. The SNAK aims to boost confidence, helping patients manage their symptoms better. Overall, these digital aids can increase satisfaction with treatment and improve the quality of life for those with urinary incontinence. ^{1 3 4 6 7}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Tasha Serna-Gallegos, MD

Principal Investigator

University of New Mexico

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for women over 18 with urinary incontinence who are new to the Urogynecology practice at UNM or Sandoval Regional Medical Center. They must be experiencing their first treatment discussion, willing to fill out questionnaires, and have internet access. It's not for those under 18, with a history of treatments or consultations for incontinence, vaginal mesh issues, pregnancy plans soon, cognitive impairments, or language barriers.

Inclusion Criteria

I am female.

I am willing to fill out study questionnaires.

I am seeing a Urogynecologist at UNM or SRMC for urinary incontinence for the first time.

Exclusion Criteria

You do not have internet access at home.

I have a urinary fistula.

I have difficulty with thinking or memory.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

1 visit (in-person or virtual)

Treatment

Participants receive routine counseling and may receive the Social Media Navigation Aid Kit

3 months

Initial visit for baseline survey, followed by routine counseling sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for self-efficacy, satisfaction, and severity of urinary incontinence symptoms

3 months

Follow-up survey at 3 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Social Media Navigation Aid Kit

Trial Overview The study tests a Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK) against routine counseling for managing urinary incontinence symptoms. Women will either receive standard advice or this plus SNAK and then complete surveys about self-efficacy, satisfaction with treatment, symptom severity impact on quality of life and decision-making after three months.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Routine counseling + Social Media Navigation Aid Kit Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Patients randomized to the intervention will receive routine counseling in the usual manner as well as receive access to the Social Media Navigation Aid Kit in the format of their choice (hardcopy via trifold, email, text, or QR code)

Group II: Routine counseling Active Control 1 Intervention

Patients randomized to routine counseling will receive usual counseling in the standard fashion of their provider.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of New Mexico

Lead Sponsor

Trials

393

Recruited

3,526,000+

Citations

1. centerwatch.com centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/NCT05858125/social-media-navigation-aid-kits-for-urinary-incontinence

Social Media Navigation Aid Kits for Urinary Incontinence This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a Urogynecology Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK) and routine counseling in the ...

2. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-urinary-incontinence-3-2023-5adac

Social Media Support for Urinary Incontinence (SNAK Trial) This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a Urogynecology Social Media Navigation Aid Kit (SNAK) and routine counseling in the treatment of women with ...

3. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12457771/

The effectiveness of digital therapeutics for rehabilitation ... Meta-analysis showed significant difference in urinary incontinence severity (SMD = −0.30, 95%CI: −0.53 to −0.07, P = 0.010), adherence (SMD = ...

4. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12242196/

Social Media in Urologic Healthcare The study aimed to inform and refine social media strategies in urology, with the ultimate goal of effectively utilizing digital technologies, ...

5. sciencedirect.com sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772973723000127

Care provider views on app-based treatment for female ... App-based treatment for urinary incontinence (UI), for example, is an effective and cost-effective alternative to care as usual [1], [2], [3], [4], but its ...

6. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11240060/

Real-World Evidence From a Digital Health Treatment ... This study provides real-world evidence to support the effectiveness and safety of a prescribed digital health treatment program for female UI.

7. go.drugbank.com go.drugbank.com/conditions/DBCOND0065077

Female Urinary Stress Incontinence (DBCOND0065077) Social Media Navigation Aid Kits for Urinary Incontinence, No drug ... Collection of Long Term Patient Outcomes Data Following Implantation of AMS Surgical ...