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 range30 Years – 50 Years

SexFEMALE

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.

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

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Multiple Sclerosis trials

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 50 Years

SexFEMALE

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