Multimodal pelvic floor rehabilitation for children with urinary incontinence
Effectiveness of Multimodal Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program in Children With Different Types of Urinary Incontinence
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program for children with urinary incontinence to see if it helps them manage their symptoms better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 51 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Izmir Tinaztepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (İzmir, Bornova) |
| Trial ID | NCT06231394 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation program for children aged 5 to 18 diagnosed with various types of urinary incontinence, including daytime incontinence and nocturnal enuresis. The program incorporates multiple components such as education, lifestyle modifications, manual techniques, pelvic floor muscle training, functional exercises, biofeedback therapy, and electrical stimulation. The aim is to determine the overall impact of this multimodal approach on improving urinary incontinence symptoms in children. The study is particularly focused on understanding which types of urinary incontinence benefit most from this rehabilitation strategy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 5-18 diagnosed with urinary incontinence as per the International Children's Continence Society criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, anatomical abnormalities, active urinary infections, or those who have undergone previous surgeries for urinary incontinence may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life for children suffering from urinary incontinence by reducing or eliminating symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: While various pelvic floor rehabilitation methods have shown effectiveness in treating urinary incontinence, this specific multimodal approach has not been previously studied in children.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 5-18 * Having been diagnosed with urinary incontinence according to the International Children's Continence Society criteria by a pediatric urologist (daytime incontinence, nocturnal enuresis, combined daytime incontinence and nocturnal enuresis) * Signed the informed consent form * Parent or child's ability to read and write Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction * Presence of anatomical changes and malformations in the urinary system * Presence of active urinary system infection * Having previously undergone surgery to treat urinary incontinence * The child has any condition that would prevent participation in assessment or treatment (cognitive impairment, mental retardation, orthopedic disease or surgery, etc.) * Presence of congenital thorax deformity * The child has received pelvic floor rehabilitation within the last six months
Where this trial is running
İzmir, Bornova
- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Urology — İzmir, Bornova, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Damla Korkmaz Dayıcan — İzmir Tınaztepe University
- Study coordinator: Damla Korkmaz Dayican
- Email: kkorkmazdamla@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 5547282019
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.