Urinary incontinence in older adults: how leakage and bladder residuals relate to frailty

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 is a cross-sectional observational study conducted in a urology outpatient setting. It will examine associations between urinary incontinence severity, post-void residual urine volume, and frailty as well as other geriatric outcomes in adults aged 65 and older. Participants will be assessed using standard definitions and questionnaires, with data collected during outpatient visits. No interventions are applied; the goal is to describe relationships and potential predictors within this population. The study will recruit from Karabuk Training and Research Hospital and collaborating institutions in Turkey.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 65 years or older,
* Presence of involuntary urinary leakage according to the International Continence Society definition,
* At least one urinary leakage episode during the previous four weeks and an ICIQ-UI SF score of ≥1,
* General health status adequate to tolerate the outpatient assessment protocol,
* Ability to mobilize independently,
* Ability to understand instructions in Turkish and complete the study questionnaires,
* Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute urinary tract infection or acute lower urinary tract symptoms,
* History of major pelvic or orthopedic surgery within the previous six months,
* Acute musculoskeletal condition that may affect performance during the assessments,
* Neurological disease causing severe mobility limitations, including Parkinson's disease or stroke,
* Diabetic neuropathy,
* Severe cardiopulmonary disease, including New York Heart Association class III-IV heart failure or forced expiratory volume in one second below 30% of the predicted value,
* Dementia or severe cognitive impairment, defined as Global Deterioration Scale stage 4 or higher,
* Severe visual or hearing impairment that may prevent completion of the assessments,
* Terminal illness or active malignancy,
* Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent,
* Unwillingness or inability to complete the assessment protocol.

Where it's running

• Karabuk Training and Research Hospital
  Karabük, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Mert Uysal, Lecturer — Karabuk University
• Study coordinator: Mert Uysal, Lecturer
• Email: mertuysal@karabuk.edu.tr
• Phone: 0 (370) 418 8704

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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.