Exercise program for women with urinary incontinence
Official title: Physiotherapy Management in Women With Urinary Incontinence Considering Postural Stability, Postural Pattern, Pelvic Type, Quality of Life, and Sexual Aspect
Run by Poznan University of Physical Education · NCT06581601 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a special exercise program can help women who have urinary incontinence after childbirth feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Poznan University of Physical Education Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Poznan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 21, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 20, 2027 |
| Study ends | November 20, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06581601 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 20-80 who have experienced urinary incontinence after childbirth.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have urinary incontinence or have undergone recent abdominal surgeries may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific exercise program designed for women experiencing urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction following childbirth. It will involve 300 women, including those with various types of urinary incontinence and healthy controls. Participants will be divided into groups based on their willingness to engage in the exercise program, with the experimental group receiving physiotherapy and exercise guidance over six weeks. The study will assess both the immediate and longer-term impacts of the exercise regimen on urinary incontinence symptoms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce urinary incontinence symptoms in postpartum women, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar physiotherapy approaches for urinary incontinence, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Urinary incontinence * Regular menstrual cycles * Pre and post-menopausal period * Natural childbirth or cesarean section * Deliveries using forceps and vacuum extractors Exclusion Criteria: * No urinary incontinence * Irregular menstrual cycles * No childbirth * Abdominal surgeries/procedures Active cancer No gynecological check-up in the last 12 months Recurrent urogenital infections Joint hypermobility Contorl group will be healthy women
Where it's running
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1Department of Physiotherapy, Poznan University of Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzow Wlkp., 61-871 Poznan
Poznan, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Agata Wojtczak — Student Research Centre Conocimiento, Faculty of Sport Sciences in Gorzow Wielkopolski
- Study coordinator: Małgorzata Wójck, PhD PT
- Email: m.wojcik@awf-gorzow.edu.pl
- Phone: +489572 79 100
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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.