CompletedNot Applicable

The Impact of Hip Exercises on Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength and Function in Older Women With Urinary Incontinence

United States32 participantsStarted 2022-02-21

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective cohort study of 30 older women ages 65 and older with urinary incontinence (UI) who will under go a standardized 12-week hip muscle exercises (isometric strengthening of hip external rotators with progressive resistance training).

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women ages ≥65 * UI for at least the last 3 months UI will be defined using the following (a widely-accepted definition in epidemiologic studies) Scores 3 - 12 on the validated 2-item Incontinence Severity Index (ISI) Exclusion Criteria: * Women unable to follow-up, not willing to, or unable to participate in the exercise intervention program * Prior or current treatment for UI including previous FDA approved medications for UI, prior surgery for UI within the past 12 months * Pelvic organ prolapse beyond the hymen * Potential causes or conditions associated with neurogenic bladder (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, spinal cord injury) * Urinary retention, incomplete bladder emptying (via bladder scan, \>150mL post-void residual) * Conditions (neurological or musculoskeletal) that compromise mobility, requiring assisted device for ambulation or wheel chair * Diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment \[MoCA\] \<25, mild cognitive impairment)

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pelvic floor muscle strength

Timeframe: Baseline

Pelvic floor muscle strength

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04631926

SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-15

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