Pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in Nepalese women

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

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in treating urinary incontinence (UI) among women in Nepal. Participants will be screened and those who meet the inclusion criteria will provide consent and complete baseline questionnaires. Following an educational session on UI and PFMT, participants will be randomly assigned to either an education-only group or an education plus PFMT group. The intervention will last for one year, with assessments conducted at 12 weeks to measure outcomes related to UI.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between age of 18-45 years
* ICIQ grading above 3
* Understand Nepali language
* Willing to be included in the study
* Phone availability

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant
* Planning for pregnancy within a 6 months period
* Waiting for gynaecological surgery
* History of bladder, renal, or uterine cancer
* Menopause
* Stage IV pelvic organ prolapse
* Cognitive or mental disorders
* Illness to mother or family members, not making exercising possible

Where it's running

• Dhulikhel Hospital
  Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok District- 3, Nepal Recruiting
• Bimika Khadgi
  Kathmandu, Nepal Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ranjeeta Acharya, PhD — Kusms
• Study coordinator: Bimika Khadgi, MPT
• Email: bimikakhadgi@kusms.edu.np
• Phone: +9779849264211

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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.