Effects of Multiple Intervention on Postmenopausal Women With UI

Sponsor
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Study ID
NCT07324668
Status
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Conditions

  • Postmenopausal
  • Urinary Incontinence

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
45 Years - 55 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Combined Exercise Program — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will receive education on urinary incontinence, Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, brochures and videos, and perform exercises 3 days/week for 8 weeks with reminders
  • Combined Exercise Program — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will receive same education and materials as Group 1 and perform exercises 6 days/week for 8 weeks with reminders.

Study Details

Study The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the effects of a multi-intervention approach, including Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, on quality of life, self-efficacy, and urinary incontinence severity in postmenopausal women. Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer: How does the multi-intervention approach affect quality of life? Does the multi-intervention approach affect women's self-efficacy? How does the multi-intervention approach affect urinary incontinence severity? How does the frequency of exercises (3 days per week vs. 6 days per week) affect these outcomes? Do the effects of the intervention change temporally over the 8-week period? Who is Eligible? Women aged 45 and over who have gone through menopause Those who wish to volunteer for the study Those who have no communication barriers Those who have not previously received treatment for urinary incontinence Those who can use a smartphone or WhatsApp Those who experience urine leakage when coughing or sneezing Study Application: The exercises will be administered for 8 weeks. Participants will be taught how to perform the exercises and will be demonstrated through brochures and videos. Reminders will be provided during the exercises.

Key Dates

First listed
Jan 7, 2026
Start date
Dec 15, 2025
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Feb 15, 2026
Completion
Feb 15, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
117 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Group 1 (Tai Chi and Kegel, 3 days/week)
    articipants will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 3 days per week for 8 weeks.
  • Experimental: Intervention Group 2 (Tai Chi and Kegel, 6 days/week)
    Participants will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 6 days per week for 8 weeks.
  • No Intervention: Control Group
    Participants will receive no exercise or educational intervention and will continue their usual daily routines.

Primary Outcome Measure

Urinary Incontinence Severity Measured by [İnkontinans Şiddet İndeksi] [ Time Frame: 8 weeks (baseline and post-intervention) ]

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