Breathing training for postpartum stress urinary incontinence

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Women 6 weeks to 6 months after childbirth who have been diagnosed with postpartum stress urinary incontinence will be randomly assigned to receive standard pelvic-floor rehabilitation alone or the same rehabilitation plus structured breathing training. Standard care includes routine postpartum examinations, health counseling, and individualized pelvic-floor therapies such as magnetic stimulation, EMG biofeedback, or manual therapy. Breathing training will be delivered under researcher supervision with bladder-emptying before each session, and adherence and adverse events will be monitored. Outcomes will compare urinary leakage and pelvic-floor function between groups over the follow-up period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age: ≥18years
2. 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum
3. Diagnosed with postpartum stress urinary incontinence (PPSUI) by a pelvic floor rehabilitation specialist

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Body mass index (BMI) \>30 kg/m²
3. Cardiopulmonary or renal dysfunction
4. Neurological disorders
5. Pelvic organ prolapse exceeding stage II
6. History of lumbopelvic surgery
7. Lumbopelvic pain
8. Concurrent treatments that may interfere with study outcomes
9. Professional athletes
10. Current pregnancy

Withdrawal Criteria:

1. Failure to complete follow-up assessments
2. Loss of contact with participants

Termination Criteria:

1. Immediate discontinuation if participants experience dizziness, chest tightness, palpitations, or dyspnea during training
2. Inability to continue intervention due to health issues (e.g., severe complications)
3. Pregnancy occurring during the intervention period
4. Non-compliance with prescribed breathing exercises
5. Participant-initiated withdrawal from the study

Where it's running

• Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University
  Guangzhou, Shenzhen, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jie First Name: （jie） Middle initial: （） Degree: （Ph.D. candidate）
• Email: 1306172678@qq.com
• Phone: +86 151 1290 8469

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.