Pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in Nepalese women
The Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Urinary Incontinence in Nepalese Women
This study is testing if pelvic floor muscle training can help Nepalese women with urinary incontinence feel better compared to just receiving education about the condition.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 136 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok District- 3 and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05618886 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Nepalese women aged 18-45 who experience urinary incontinence and can understand the Nepali language.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or have severe pelvic organ prolapse or cognitive disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life for Nepalese women suffering from urinary incontinence.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence, suggesting this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok District- 3 and 1 other locations
- 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
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.