CompletedNot Applicable

Virtual Reality for Urinary Incontinence in Women

Poland40 participantsStarted 2025-07-15

Plain-language summary

This assessor-blinded, non-randomized, parallel-group controlled study evaluated whether adding immersive virtual reality to pelvic floor muscle electrostimulation with electromyographic biofeedback improved incontinence-related quality of life in postmenopausal women with urinary incontinence. Participants received electrostimulation with EMG biofeedback alone or the same intervention preceded by a 20-minute immersive VR session.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 80 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 50-80 years, who are at least 12 months post-menopausal, * Diagnosed with urinary incontinence of grade I or II according to the Stamey 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.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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

Change from Baseline in the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire (I-QOL) Total Score

Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 2-week intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07070063

SponsorWroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-30

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