New rehabilitation method for children with voiding issues
New Generation Rehabilitation Approach in Children With Dysfunctional Voiding: Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Training With Transabdominal Ultrasound, a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests a new rehab method for kids aged 6-14 with voiding issues to see if combining special muscle training with ultrasound helps them feel better than just using ultrasound alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Izmir University of Economics Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir) |
| Trial ID | NCT06743165 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a new rehabilitation approach combining Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization training and ultrasound-guided pelvic floor muscle training in children aged 6-14 with dysfunctional voiding. The goal is to determine if this combined method is more effective than traditional ultrasound-guided training alone in reducing post-void residual volume and improving symptoms related to voiding disorders. Participants will undergo specific training sessions while their progress is monitored through clinical evaluations and uroflowmetry measurements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6-14 years diagnosed with dysfunctional urination based on clinical evaluations.
Not a fit: Patients under 6 years of age or those with specific anatomical or neurological conditions will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the management of dysfunctional voiding in children, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in using pelvic floor muscle training for voiding disorders, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-14 years, * Diagnosed with dysfunctional urination according to uroflowmetry measurement results and clinical examination findings, * Children who consent to participate in the study with the consent of their mother, father or legal guardian (legal representative) will be included in the study. Exclusion criteria: * Children under 6 years of age, * Those with anatomical changes in the urinary system, * Those with spina bifida, * Those with a history of active urinary tract infection, * Those with a neurological disease, * Those with accompanying respiratory system disease, * Those with cognitive impairment, * Those with mental retardation, * Children whose bladder image is unclear in the pelvic floor evaluation with US, * Children who have previously undergone orthopedic surgery will not be included in the study. PS: * Children who cannot comply with the application of pelvic floor muscle training, * Children who have missed 2 or more sessions of the treatment program will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Izmir
- Izmir University of Economics — Izmir, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Seda Yakıt Yeşilyurt, Asst. Prof.
- Email: sedayakit01@gmail.com
- Phone: +902324888439
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.