NCT07324668

Effects of Multiple Intervention on Postmenopausal Women With UI

The Effects of a Multiple Intervention Approach Applied to Postmenopausal Women on Quality of Life, Self-efficacy, and Urinary Incontinence Severity: a Temporal Analysis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 117 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 45 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Urinary Incontinence
• Postmenopausal

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Combined Exercise Program	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
BEHAVIORAL	Combined Exercise Program	Participants will receive same education and materials as Group 1 and perform exercises 6 days/week for 8 weeks with reminders.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-15
• Primary completion: 2026-02-15
• Completion: 2026-02-15
• First posted: 2026-01-07
• Last updated: 2026-01-07