Does hip orientation and leg alignment relate to stress incontinence in postmenopausal women
Official title: Perineal Ultrasound α/β Angles, Post-Void Residual Volume, and Lower-Limb Alignment in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Postmenopausal Women With Stress Incontinence.
Run by Benha University · NCT07747727 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether hip angles, post-void urine volume, and leg/spine alignment differ between postmenopausal women with and without stress urinary incontinence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Benha University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Banhā, Qalyoubia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 3, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07747727 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Postmenopausal women (≥50) who can stand and walk independently and have either symptomatic stress incontinence or no leakage with minimal symptoms.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with urge or mixed incontinence as the dominant symptom or those with significant pelvic organ prolapse or major hip/spine surgeries may not benefit from the specific comparisons planned.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational, case-control analysis compares imaging and alignment measures in symptomatic versus asymptomatic postmenopausal women. It uses transperineal ultrasound to measure hip α/β angles at rest and during Valsalva, assesses post-void residual urine, and evaluates spinopelvic and lower-limb alignment. The study analyzes cross-sectional data from anonymized datasets at a Saudi urogynecology clinic, with statistical tests and corrections for multiple comparisons, and also explores correlations between residual urine and alignment variables within each group. Inclusion requires at least 12 months of amenorrhea and independent standing/walking; exclusions include dominant urge/mrequency symptoms, prior pelvic floor surgery, severe prolapse, neurological bladder issues, and certain hip/spine surgeries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could broaden understanding of factors contributing to stress incontinence and inform more comprehensive assessment approaches.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that biomechanical and imaging markers can relate to continence mechanisms, though the integration of spinopelvic and lower-limb measures with PVR in SUI is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: post menoupausal women, who had at least 12 months of amenorrhea or follicle-stimulating hormone values within the menopausal range and who could stand and walk independently to allow lower-limb and alignment assessments. \- Exclusion Criteria:women with urge or mixed incontinence as the dominant symptom, prior pelvic floor or anti-incontinence surgery, severe pelvic organ prolapse (stage 3 or greater), or neurological conditions affecting bladder function or gait, as well as those with hip or spine surgery likely to alter spinopelvic parameters \-
Where it's running
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out patient clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha University
Banhā, Qalyoubia, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aliaa M Elabd, assistant professor
- Email: aliaelabd88@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201069352446
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.