NCT07455838

Impact of Virtual Reality Pelvic Floor Training on Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence

Impact of Virtual Reality Pelvic Floor Training on Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 22 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study will be conducted to determine the effect of virtual reality (VR) on pelvic floor training on postpartum stress urinary incontinence (SUI) .

Detailed description

This study is significant as it explores the potential of VR technology to improve the effectiveness of pelvic floor rehabilitation, addressing a critical gap in postpartum care. Postpartum SUI is a prevalent condition affecting approximately 30-40% of women after childbirth, significantly impairing their quality of life and psychological well-being. Traditional pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) remains the first-line of treatment, yet adherence and engagement are often suboptimal due to monotony and lack of motivation. VR assisted rehabilitation presents an innovative approach to enhance patient participation by providing immersive, interactive, and engaging therapy sessions. Furthermore, this research contributes to the growing body of evidence on digital health interventions in women's health, aligning with global trends toward tele-rehabilitation and personalized medicine By evaluating the efficacy and feasibility of VR in postpartum SUI rehabilitation, this study may inform clinical guidelines and encourage healthcare providers to adopt innovative technologies for better patient outcomes. Lastly, improving postpartum SUI treatment has broader socioeconomic implications, as untreated SUI leads to increased healthcare costs and reduced work productivity.

Conditions

• Stress Urinary Incontinence

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation supported by an immersive VR	The VR intervention, known as the VR Personality Project, will be delivered using an adjustable virtual reality headset equipped with integrated audio through the head-mounted display. Each participant will use lightweight, wireless Bluetooth controllers to engage and interact with the virtual environment. The Intervention will last for 8 weeks, with training sessions conducted three times per week under physiotherapist supervision. All participants will undergo baseline assessment prior to randomization, followed by a post-intervention assessment at 8 weeks.
DRUG	Medical treatment	Duloxetine which is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that increases urethral sphincter tone will be used for both groups.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-10
• Primary completion: 2026-05-10
• Completion: 2026-05-31
• First posted: 2026-03-06
• Last updated: 2026-03-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt