NCT06450795

Effectiveness of High Intensity Electromagnetic Therapy and Pelvic Floor Exercises in Women With Urinary Incontinence

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 20 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor exercises and high intensity electromagnetic therapy on pelvic floor muscle function, quality of life and urinary parameters in women with stress urinary incontinence. The individuals to be included in the study will be selected from women with stress urinary incontinence who receive follow-up from Medipol Acıbadem Hospital. Women who meet the inclusion criteria will be explained the details of the study by the responsible researcher and an informed consent form will be presented. The study is planned as two groups: Group 1: Pelvic floor muscle training (PBST) group. Group 2: Pelvic floor muscle training and high intensity functional electromagnetic stimulation (HIFEM) treatment group. Envelope opening method will be used for randomisation of the participants into two groups. They will be included in the first or second group according to the number in the envelope they choose. Each participant will be given a baseline assessment. Participants in both groups will then receive PTKE treatment for 8 weeks, 3 days a week for 30-45 minutes, under the supervision of specialist physiotherapists. Participants in 2 groups will also receive HIFEM treatment for 6 weeks, 2 days a week for 28 minutes. The evaluations will be repeated at the end of the treatment. Research Outcome Measures: Demographic and Clinical Characteristics International Incontinence Consultation Questionnaire-Short Form Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) Quality of Life King Health Survey Muscle function Emg-Biofeedback

Conditions

• Urinary Incontinence

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Participants in both groups will then receive PTKE treatment for 8 weeks, 3 days a week for 30-45 minutes, under the supervision of specialist physiotherapists.	HIFEM treatment for 6 weeks, 2 days a week for 28 minutes. The evaluations will be repeated at the end of the treatment.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-01
• Primary completion: 2025-06-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2024-06-10
• Last updated: 2024-06-11