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Official title Preoperative Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Female Urinary Incontinence
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06957795
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Pelvic floor muscles (PFM) play a crucial role in supporting pelvic organs and maintaining continence. Weakness in these muscles can lead to dysfunctions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence (UI), and sexual or anorectal disorders.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65, women only
You may be able to join if
- for the study:
- Being a woman between the ages of 18-65
- Being diagnosed with SUI or SUI-predominant mixed type urinary incontinence by an obstetrician-gynecologist
- Having active pelvic floor muscle contraction
- No genital anatomical abnormality
You likely can't join if
- for the study:
- Not volunteering to participate
- Being pregnant
- Having had previous pelvic floor surgery
- Having received previous pelvic floor physiotherapy
- Having a vaginal or urinary infection
See the full eligibility criteria
- for the study:
- Being a woman between the ages of 18-65
- Being diagnosed with SUI or SUI-predominant mixed type urinary incontinence by an obstetrician-gynecologist
- Having active pelvic floor muscle contraction
- No genital anatomical abnormality
- Being able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- The patient was referred to physiotherapy at least 6 weeks before the planned surgery date
- Patients performed 75% or more of the given exercises (categorized as adequate compliance)
- for the study:
- Not volunteering to participate
- Being pregnant
- Having had previous pelvic floor surgery
- Having received previous pelvic floor physiotherapy
- Having a vaginal or urinary infection
- Being unable to tolerate pelvic floor muscle function measurement
- Having a neuromuscular or neurological disease that may affect muscle function
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.