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Compares treatment options for Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Official title Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization vs Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07075900
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the pre- and post-treatment effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) training and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) on pelvic floor muscle function, pelvic floor morphometry, urinary symptoms, quality of life, sexual function, and physical activity levels in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Participants diagnosed with SUI by a specialist physician will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: DNS, PFMT, or a control group.
- 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
- Female participants aged between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence or stress-dominant mixed urinary incontinence by a specialist physician
- Having the ability to voluntarily contract the pelvic floor muscles
- Literate in Turkish
- Willing and voluntarily consenting to participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy
- Presence of urgency-predominant urinary incontinence symptoms or fecal incontinence
- Inability to understand or cooperate with assessment procedures
- Presence of any neurological or rheumatological disease
- Severe cardiac or pulmonary disease
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female participants aged between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence or stress-dominant mixed urinary incontinence by a specialist physician
- Having the ability to voluntarily contract the pelvic floor muscles
- Literate in Turkish
- Willing and voluntarily consenting to participate in the study
- Pregnancy
- Presence of urgency-predominant urinary incontinence symptoms or fecal incontinence
- Inability to understand or cooperate with assessment procedures
- Presence of any neurological or rheumatological disease
- Severe cardiac or pulmonary disease
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension
- Chronic liver and/or kidney failure
- Advanced pelvic organ prolapse (greater than grade 2)
- History of abdominal or pelvic surgery (including cesarean section) within the past year
- History of spinal surgery
- Current urinary tract infection
- History of pelvic radiation therapy
- Presence of spinal deformity
- History of acute low back pain within the past 4-6 weeks
- Receiving pelvic floor muscle training within the past three months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Izmir, 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 Izmir, 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.