Virtual reality–supported pelvic floor training for women with urinary leakage
Use of Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Various Types of Urinary Incontinence in Women
This study tests whether a virtual-reality program that shows real-time pelvic floor muscle activity can help postmenopausal women with mild-to-moderate urinary incontinence improve control and stick with their exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship) |
| Trial ID | NCT07070063 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Pelvic floor muscle training is an effective treatment for urinary incontinence but often fails when patients lack feedback, technique, or motivation. This interventional project integrates a virtual reality interface with EMG biofeedback to give real-time visualization of pelvic floor activity and immersive, interactive exercises. Women meeting the inclusion criteria will receive the VR-assisted therapy combined with pelvic floor electrostimulation and outcomes will be compared with conventional approaches. Primary outcomes include muscle control, exercise adherence, symptom reduction, and related quality-of-life measures over the treatment period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are postmenopausal women aged 50–80 with mild-to-moderate (ICS grade I–IIa) urinary incontinence who can attend in-person sessions and provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with severe (grade III+) incontinence, major neurological conditions affecting bladder control, pregnancy, or who cannot tolerate or access VR-based in-person therapy are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the VR-assisted system could improve pelvic floor control, increase adherence to exercises, and reduce urine leakage, leading to better quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: VR and biofeedback approaches have shown promise in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, but their application to urinary incontinence is relatively novel and evidence in urogynecology is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 50-80 years, who are at least 12 months post-menopausal, * Diagnosed with urinary incontinence of grade I or IIa according to the ICS classification, * No contraindications to participation (e.g., acute urinary tract infections, severe neurological disorders), * Provision of written informed consent to participate in the research experiment. Exclusion Criteria: * Urinary incontinence of grade III or higher, * Presence of significant neurological conditions affecting bladder control, * Participation in other therapeutic interventions that could interfere with study outcomes, * Pregnancy, * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
Where this trial is running
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- Independent Public Health Care Center of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Wrocław — Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gabriela Kołodyńska, PhD — Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Poland
- Study coordinator: Gabriela Kołodyńska, PhD
- Email: gabriela.kolodynska@awf.wroc.pl
- Phone: 608134579
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.