Aisling Clancy, University of Ottawa

Research

Clinical Trial Conservative Intervention Female Athlete Pessary Urinary Incontinence

Latest papers

Association Between Active Phase of the Second Stage of Labour and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury Risk: A Contemporary, Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study.
International urogynecology journal · 2026
The Association Between Episiotomy and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injuries Among Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Deliveries: A Population-Based Retrospective Canadian Cohort Study.
International urogynecology journal · 2026
Impact of a Urogynecology Telehealth Consultation on Genital Self-Image and Sexual Function After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury.
International urogynecology journal · 2026 · senior author

All 15 publications

Latest funding

Does an intravaginal support device worn during training and competition reduce urinary incontinence symptoms experienced by female athletes in high-impact sports? A randomized controlled crossover trial.
CIHR · 2026 · Co-investigator
$734,400
Does an intravaginal support device worn during training and competition reduce urinary incontinence symptoms experienced by female athletes in high-impact sports? A randomized controlled crossover trial.
CIHR · 2025 · Principal investigator
Do intravaginal support devices worn during exercise activities reduce urinary incontinence symptoms experienced by female athletes? A randomized controlled crossover trial.
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$100,000

All 4 grants and awards

15 publications.

01

Association Between Active Phase of the Second Stage of Labour and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury Risk: A Contemporary, Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study.

Stairs J, Allen VM, Dodge A, Clancy A, Woolcott CG

International urogynecology journal2026

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06360-2 PMID: 41427990

02

The Association Between Episiotomy and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injuries Among Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Deliveries: A Population-Based Retrospective Canadian Cohort Study.

Harris C, Woolcott CG, Dodge A, Allen V, Clancy A, Stairs J

International urogynecology journal2026

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06435-0 PMID: 41400660

03

Impact of a Urogynecology Telehealth Consultation on Genital Self-Image and Sexual Function After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury.

Bonasia K, Luong S, Stairs J, Clancy A

International urogynecology journal2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06234-7 PMID: 40751846

04

Readability of Online Patient-Directed Content About Cystoscopy and Urodynamic Testing.

Jain M, Stairs J, Sorgini A, Clancy A

International urogynecology journal2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06100-6 PMID: 40067508

05

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Graft Revision Surgery: Rates of Complication by Surgical Approach.

Jain M, Stairs J, Clancy A

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons2025Senior author

DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2025.00019 PMID: 40330666

06

Evaluating the Benefit of a Urogynecologic Telehealth Consultation after Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury.

Bonasia K, Luong S, Stairs J, Clancy A

International urogynecology journal2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06077-2 PMID: 39888385

07

Complications of obliterative versus reconstructive vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse in octogenarians: A retrospective cohort study.

Coleman CEM, Bonasia K, Pascali D, Clancy A

Neurourology and urodynamics2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1002/nau.25444 PMID: 38511609

08

Effectiveness of prophylactic pharmacological hemostatic agents for reduction of blood loss at vaginal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cui Y, Chen I, Chernoff A, Clancy A

International urogynecology journal2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05614-1 PMID: 37584705

09

Prevalence and risk factors for urinary incontinence up to 2 years postpartum: a cross-sectional population-based study.

Bonasia K, Clancy A, Stairs J

International urogynecology journal2023

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05571-9 PMID: 37199742

10

The use of tissue adhesive in management of genitourinary fistulas: a systematic review and case report.

Bouchard ME, Stairs J, Hickling D, Clancy A, Khalil H

International urogynecology journal2023

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05297-0 PMID: 35947188

Does an intravaginal support device worn during training and competition reduce urinary incontinence symptoms experienced by female athletes in high-impact sports? A randomized controlled crossover trial.

Co-investigatorCIHR2026Project Grant

Principal investigators: McLean, Linda

Keywords: Clinical Trial; Conservative Intervention; Female Athlete; Pessary; Urinary Incontinence

$734,400

Does an intravaginal support device worn during training and competition reduce urinary incontinence symptoms experienced by female athletes in high-impact sports? A randomized controlled crossover trial.

Principal investigatorCIHR2025Project Grant - Priority Announcement: Female Athlete Health

Principal investigators: McLean, Linda; Clancy, Aisling A

Keywords: Clinical Trial; Conservative Intervention; Female Athlete; Pessary; Urinary Incontinence

Do intravaginal support devices worn during exercise activities reduce urinary incontinence symptoms experienced by female athletes? A randomized controlled crossover trial.

Co-investigatorCIHR2025Project Grant - Priority Announcement: Female Athlete Health

Principal investigators: McLean, Linda

Keywords: Clinical Trial; Conservative Intervention; Female Athlete; Pessary; Runner; Urinary Incontinence

$100,000

Respiratory Assessment among Pregnant Individuals for Detecting febrile infections in Ottawa, Ontario

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Project Grant - PA: Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies Research

Principal investigators: El-Chaar, Darine; McGuinty, Michaeline

Keywords: Influenza; Pregnancy; Respiratory Illness; Respiratory Syncytial Virus; Sars-Cov-2

$100,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Rehabilitation Sciences
School of Rehabilitation Science

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Kevin Baker

Obstetrics and Gynecology

1 shared papers, latest 2022

Innie Chen

School of Rehabilitation Science

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Roxana Geoffrion

Obstetrics and Gynecology

1 shared papers, latest 2016

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Clinical Trial Dear Professor Clancy, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Association Between Active Phase of the Second Stage of Labour and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury Risk: A Contemporary, Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Does an intravaginal support device worn during training and competition reduce urinary incontinence symptoms experienced by female athletes in high-impact sports? A randomized controlled crossover trial." (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]