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New treatment option for Urinary Incontinence
Official title Do Intravaginal Devices Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Female Runners?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05773378
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- More than one in five females experience the embarrassment and shame of urine leakage while exercising and this urinary incontinence (UI) is a substantial barrier to exercise. As many as one in three females with UI report that they limit their physical activity due to incontinence: 11.6% by not exercising at all, 11.3% by exercising less and 12.4% by changing the type of exercise they perform.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Females aged 18 years and over who run at least twice a week for a minimum of 10K/week (minimum speed of 6 km/h to ensure high impact), who have done...
- Who regularly (≥ 1 per week) experience urine leakage while running.
You likely can't join if
- Any risk factors related to exercise;
- Pain or musculoskeletal injury at the time of the screening;
- History of urogenital surgery;
- Symptoms of the female athlete triad;
- Have a known neurologic disorder (e.g. stroke, multiple sclerosis);
- Pregnancy or partum within the previous year; For the in-lab assessment:
See the full eligibility criteria
- Females aged 18 years and over who run at least twice a week for a minimum of 10K/week (minimum speed of 6 km/h to ensure high impact), who have done so for at least 6 months (to ensure adequate duration of exposure)...
- Who regularly (≥ 1 per week) experience urine leakage while running.
- Any risk factors related to exercise;
- Pain or musculoskeletal injury at the time of the screening;
- History of urogenital surgery;
- Symptoms of the female athlete triad;
- Have a known neurologic disorder (e.g. stroke, multiple sclerosis);
- Pregnancy or partum within the previous year; For the in-lab assessment:
- Ability to run with a moderately full bladder for 38 minutes on a treadmill
- BMI ≥ 30
- Pelvic organ prolapse ≥ 2
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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