RecruitingNot Applicable

Identification of Factors Related to UI in Patients With MS and EMG Assessment of PFM Activity

Turkey (Türkiye)47 participantsStarted 2026-03-09

Plain-language summary

The study aimed to explore the link between urinary incontinence (UI) severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), electromyography (EMG) findings, and other relevant factors.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * having an MS diagnosis according to the 2017 revised McDonald criteria, * experiencing symptoms of UI as defined by the International Continence Society (ICS), * having an EDSS score below 6.5, * PwMS with no communication issues. Exclusion Criteria: * PwMS who did not give consent to participate, * those with medication changes in the past 6 months, * pregnant PwMS, * recent vaginal or caesarean deliveries within 6 months, * pelvic organ prolapse, * urinary tract infection, * recent attack history in the past month.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Expanded disability status scale (EDSS)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Fatigue severity scale (FSS)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07236684

SponsorArtvin Coruh University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

Contact for this trial

Zeynep Yıldız Kızkın

5346945085 pt.zeynepyildiz@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Expanded disability status scale (EDSS)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment

Fatigue severity scale (FSS)

Timeframe: Single assessment at enrollment