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Urinary Incontinence clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 54 Urinary Incontinence clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 23 countries (most in United States (16), Canada (5), France (5)). By phase: Phase 4 (2), Phase 2 (1), Phase 1/2 (1). The most active sponsors are InnoCon Medical (3), NICHD Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (2), Riphah International University (2). There are also 19 NIH-funded research projects on Urinary Incontinence, with $11.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 54Clinical trials
- 19NIH research projects
- 23Countries
Newest Urinary Incontinence clinical trials
All recruiting trials (54)
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Urinary incontinence in older adults: how leakage and bladder residuals relate to frailty
This study tests whether the severity of urinary leakage and leftover urine after voiding are linked to frailty and other geriatric outcomes in older adults visiting a urology clinic.
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Compare two pelvic floor stimulation devices to see which helps with urinary incontinence in women
We’re testing if electromagnetic chair therapy can help women with mixed urinary incontinence as well as standard electrostimulation with biofeedback.
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Educational video before urodynamic testing to see if it lowers anxiety
This study tests whether watching a short educational video before urodynamics helps reduce anxiety for women undergoing the test.
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Improving Uroflowmetry: Do Pre-Procedure Reminders Help Women Undergoing Urodynamics
This study tests whether sending reminder calls before a urodynamics test helps women with pelvic floor disorders feel more prepared and less anxious, and whether it makes the procedure go more smoothly.
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Rehabilitation and Sex Therapy to Improve Recovery After Prostate Cancer Treatment
This study tests whether adding telehealth sex therapy to pelvic floor physical therapy helps men recover sexual function after prostate cancer treatment.
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Multimodal approach to reduce urinary incontinence in young female athletes
A multimodal program combining pelvic health education and core stability training is tested to see if it reduces urinary incontinence in young nulliparous female athletes.
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Combined Paula exercises and tibial nerve stimulation for stress urinary incontinence
This trial will test whether adding tibial nerve stimulation to Paula exercises helps women aged 30–45 with stress urinary incontinence reduce leakage and improve pelvic floor strength, sexual function, and quality of life.
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PureWick at Home: Female External Urine Collection Pilot
This at-home pilot test will see if the PureWick external urine collection system works well for women who normally use catheters, comparing ease of use and comfort to standard care.
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Urine, perineal, and stool microbiota in children and adolescents
We will test whether the bacteria in voided urine, around the genitals, and in stool differ between children with overactive bladder or daytime wetting and healthy children of the same age and gender.
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Beta-glucan cream added to standard skin care for IAD in hospitalized adults
This study tests whether adding a 0.5% beta-glucan moisturizing cream to usual skin care helps adults with incontinence-associated dermatitis heal faster and feel better.
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Swiss ball and diaphragmatic breathing program to reduce urinary leakage in pregnant women
This program will test whether adding Swiss ball exercises and diaphragmatic breathing to Kegel exercises helps pregnant women aged 20–40 with mild-to-moderate stress urinary incontinence reduce leakage and improve quality of life.
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Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce post-procedure UTIs after urethral bulking
We’re testing whether giving a preventive antibiotic at the time of urethral bulking can lower the chance of a urinary tract infection after the procedure for women with stress or mixed urinary incontinence.
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Postpartum pelvic floor recovery and early rehabilitation after vaginal birth
This project tests whether early, individualized pelvic floor muscle training starting 2–3 weeks after a vaginal birth helps people with postpartum pelvic floor symptoms recover better than usual care.
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Nurse-led pre-op education with direct physiotherapy referral to reduce leakage after prostate removal
This project sees if a one-to-one nurse-led pre-operative education session plus automatic referral to supervised pelvic floor physiotherapy reduces urinary leakage in men having radical prostatectomy.
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Testing a short PRAFAB questionnaire in Turkish for women with urinary incontinence
This project will test whether a five-question PRAFAB questionnaire works well for Turkish-speaking women with urinary incontinence.
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Lumbopelvic postural rehabilitation plus pelvic floor muscle training for women's urinary incontinence
This study will test whether adding lumbopelvic postural rehabilitation to pelvic floor muscle training helps women with urinary incontinence reduce symptoms.
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Synthetic mesh versus own-tissue sling for stress urinary incontinence in older women
This will test whether a synthetic mid-urethral mesh sling or an autologous fascia (own-tissue) sling works better for women aged 60 and older with stress-predominant urinary incontinence.
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MyHealtheBladder: a mobile bladder health app for Women Veterans
This project will test a mobile app that teaches bladder-control techniques for Women Veterans with urinary incontinence to see which rollout method reaches more people and helps manage symptoms.
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Trampoline effects on pelvic support and urine leakage
This study will try a 10-minute high-intensity trampoline session to see if it causes urine leakage or short-term changes in pelvic floor structure in active women aged 18–40 who do not usually leak.
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Video-based education to improve urinary continence in women
This trial will see if a short 4-week video education program can reduce urinary leakage in women referred for pelvic floor rehabilitation compared with a paper information handout.
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Pelvic floor muscle training for first-time pregnant women
This project will test whether a home-based, app-accessible pelvic floor exercise program helps first-time pregnant women reduce pelvic floor problems during pregnancy and after birth.
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Assessing tissue elasticity in women with urinary incontinence
This study is testing a new way to see if the stiffness of tissue around the urethra can help doctors better diagnose stress urinary incontinence in women.
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Exploring the link between menstrual cycles and urinary incontinence in women with spinal cord injuries
This study looks at how changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle might affect bladder control in women with spinal cord injuries to see if it can help improve treatment options.
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CBD for bladder control after spinal cord injury
This test gives adults with recent supra‑sacral spinal cord injury purified CBD (Epidiolex) twice daily for 90 days to see if it reduces urinary incontinence and other bladder symptoms.
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Multidisciplinary intervention to reduce fall risk and urinary incontinence in older women
This study is testing if a combination of exercise, physical therapy, and education can help older women reduce their risk of falling and manage urinary incontinence.
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Evaluating a new device for treating overactive bladder and bowel dysfunction
This study is testing a new device that uses electrical stimulation to see if it can help people with overactive bladder and bowel issues feel better.
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Yoga and vibration training for women with urinary incontinence
This study is testing whether yoga or whole body vibration training can help women with urinary incontinence feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Exercise program for women with urinary incontinence
This study tests whether a special exercise program can help women who have urinary incontinence after childbirth feel better.
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Comparing two treatments for stress urinary incontinence in women
This study is testing which treatment, a special gel injection or a small surgical sling, works better for women dealing with stress urinary incontinence.
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Assessing quality of life in children with posterior urethral valves
This study looks at how being treated for posterior urethral valves affects the quality of life for boys aged 6 to 17, focusing on their kidney health and daily living.
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Improving urinary leakage after pregnancy
This study tests whether pelvic floor muscle training or a home biofeedback device can help new moms with urinary leakage after giving birth.
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Using TENS for pain relief during outpatient urethral bulking in women with stress urinary incontinence.
This study is testing if using a TENS machine can help reduce pain for women undergoing a specific procedure for stress urinary incontinence.
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Pelvic floor muscle training for women with myotonic dystrophy
This study is testing if pelvic floor muscle training can help women with myotonic dystrophy who have trouble with urinary incontinence feel better.
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Self-guided pelvic-floor device plus rehab vs standard pelvic rehab for stress incontinence
A device-assisted program with 3 monthly short device sessions plus 2 rehab visits is being tested to see if it works as well as the standard pelvic-perineal rehabilitation for women with stress urinary incontinence.
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Using an adjustable artificial sphincter to treat male incontinence after prostate surgery
This study is testing whether an adjustable artificial sphincter can help men who have urinary incontinence after prostate surgery feel more comfortable and regain control.
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Improving access and adherence for overactive bladder treatment
This study is testing a new tool to help women with overactive bladder get better access to treatment and stick with it, so they can feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Treatment of Overactive Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction with UCon Bar Electrode
This study is testing a new device to see if it can help women with overactive bladder and bowel issues feel better by using electrical stimulation.
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Investigating brain activity in children with overactive bladder and urinary incontinence
This study is testing how brain activity differs in children with overactive bladder and urinary incontinence compared to healthy kids, to see if a new treatment can help improve their bladder control.
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Evaluating non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence in women
This study is testing whether non-surgical treatments like behavioral therapy and pelvic floor exercises can help women with urinary incontinence feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Treatment for Overactive Bladder in Men
This study is testing a new device that uses electrical stimulation to see if it can help men with overactive bladder feel better.
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Using intravaginal devices to help female runners with urinary incontinence
This study is testing whether using intravaginal devices like pessaries and tampons can help female runners who experience urine leakage while exercising.
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Home biofeedback therapy for managing bowel and urinary issues
This study is testing a new home therapy using a wireless device and a phone app to help people with bowel and urinary issues feel better and see if it's easier and cheaper than going to the doctor.
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Group pelvic floor training before prostate surgery
This study is testing if group pelvic floor training before prostate surgery can help men with benign prostatic hyperplasia avoid urinary incontinence after their operation.
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Laser therapy for prostate cancer treatment
This study is testing a new laser treatment for men aged 50 to 80 with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer to see if it is a safer and less invasive option than traditional surgery or radiation.
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Pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in Nepalese women
This study is testing if pelvic floor muscle training can help Nepalese women with urinary incontinence feel better compared to just receiving education about the condition.
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Database of factors related to faecal and double incontinence
This study is trying to gather information about what causes faecal and double incontinence in people to see how it affects their lives and compare it with those who don’t have these issues.
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Comparing bladder therapies for older women with urinary incontinence
This study is testing whether two different bladder treatments can help older women with urinary incontinence feel better compared to a placebo.
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Biofeedback versus vaginal palpation to teach voluntary pelvic floor muscle contractions
This test compares biofeedback and vaginal palpation to see which better helps women with urinary incontinence who cannot currently contract their pelvic floor muscles learn a correct contraction.
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Using nerve stimulation to treat bladder issues in Veterans
This study is testing a new nerve stimulation method to help Veterans with bladder issues feel better and manage their urinary incontinence without using catheters.
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Comparing high-intensity and moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy and its effects on health and birth outcomes
This study tests whether high-intensity or moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy can improve health and birth outcomes for moms and their babies.
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Adjustable Continence Therapy for treating female stress urinary incontinence
This study is testing a new treatment called Adjustable Continence Therapy to see if it can help women with stress urinary incontinence who haven't had success with other treatments.
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Examining urinary disorders in stroke patients during rehabilitation
This study looks at how urinary problems affect stroke patients during their rehabilitation to see how well different treatments work for them.
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Treatment for urinary incontinence using muscle fiber fragments
This study is testing if using muscle fibers from women's thighs can help improve bladder control for those dealing with urinary incontinence.
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Focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound for prostate cancer
This study is testing whether high-intensity focused ultrasound can effectively treat localized prostate cancer while causing fewer side effects compared to standard treatments.
NIH-funded research (19)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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New Diaphragm-like implant to prevent urinary leakage after prostate cancer surgery
A resorbable implant placed at the time of prostate cancer surgery helps men regain bladder control faster and reduces the need for pads or secondary procedures.
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Wireless pudendal nerve stimulation to reduce urine leakage after childbirth
A tiny wireless device that uses mechanical motion to make gentle electrical pulses to the nerve that controls the urethral muscle, aimed at helping women with stress urinary incontinence after vaginal delivery.
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Collagen-based tissue guide to treat stress urinary incontinence in women
A new collagen-based implant approach is being developed to help women with stress urinary incontinence experience better results and fewer complications from current mesh slings.
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Bladder health education and continence support for Black and Hispanic women in Washington, DC
A program offering bladder health education and behavioral therapies to help Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women in Washington, DC reduce urinary leakage and get better care.
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Long-lasting bladder treatment for urinary leaks and urgency in older adults
This project is creating bladder-instilled medicines that aim to give months of relief from urinary leaks and urgent urges in older adults who haven't been helped by current treatments.
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Exercise plus bladder training to prevent falls in older women with urine leaks
This program combines bladder-control training with strength and balance exercises to help older women who leak urine lower their chance of falling.
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Helping older women with bladder leakage by strengthening pelvic floor muscles with testosterone
This project explores if testosterone can help older women with stress urinary incontinence by making their pelvic floor muscles stronger.
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A new collagen-based implant for women with stress urinary incontinence
This project is creating a new type of implant made from natural collagen to help women who experience stress urinary incontinence, offering a safer alternative to current mesh slings.
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Using natural materials to create scaffolds for treating urinary incontinence in women
This study is exploring a new, natural material to help treat stress urinary incontinence in women, aiming to create a gentle support that can dissolve over time and help heal the area better than traditional synthetic mesh.
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A program combining exercise and bladder training to help prevent falls in older women with urinary incontinence
This study is looking for older women with urinary incontinence to try a new program that combines bladder training and exercises to help improve strength and balance, all while making sure their home is safe, to help reduce the risk of falls and enhance their quality of life.
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Understanding and measuring the causes of urinary incontinence
This study is working on new ways to understand urinary incontinence in women, using advanced tools to learn more about how the muscles that control urination work, so that we can find better treatments to help those who experience this condition.
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Comparing treatments for urinary incontinence in older women at risk of falls
This study is looking at how well three different treatments help older women who have trouble with urgent bathroom needs and are at risk of falling, by comparing pelvic floor exercises with two medications over 12 weeks to find the best way to improve their daily lives and safety.
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Improving care for women Veterans with urinary incontinence
This study is looking to find the best way to help women Veterans with urinary incontinence by comparing two easy-to-use treatment options: one that uses a mobile app and another that includes support from a doctor through video calls, making it easier for them to get the care they need.
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Improving care for women with urinary incontinence
This study is looking to improve care for women with urinary incontinence by training doctors in primary care to better help their patients, making sure that all women, no matter their background, get the best treatment possible.
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Improving care for women with urinary incontinence
This study is all about helping women with urinary incontinence by making it easier for them to get the care they need, with tools like a mobile chatbot for self-help and better training for doctors.
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Improving urinary incontinence management for adults with spina bifida
This study is creating a friendly app called MyGoal-A to help adults with spina bifida manage urinary incontinence by letting them track how it impacts their daily lives and set personal treatment goals that fit their unique situations.
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Understanding how the brain controls urgency urinary incontinence
This study is looking at how the brain works when it comes to urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), a condition that many older adults experience, and it aims to find better treatments by using biofeedback and exploring how medications affect bladder control.
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Improving pelvic floor muscle function to treat urinary incontinence
This study is exploring a new way to help women with urinary incontinence by using special wireless devices to gently stimulate the pelvic floor muscles, aiming to improve bladder control and restore normal muscle activity.
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Group-based yoga to help older women with urinary incontinence
This study is looking at how a special yoga program can help older women with urinary incontinence by teaching them ways to strengthen their pelvic muscles and relax, all while having fun in a group setting.
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Quick answers
How many Urinary Incontinence clinical trials are recruiting right now?
54, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 23 countries. The most sites are in United States (16 trials), Canada (5 trials), France (5 trials), Denmark (5 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 2, Phase 2: 1, Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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