Non-ablative Er:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser for Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Stress Urinary IncontinenceStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common complaint in women after childbirth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of non-ablative Er:YAG laser therapy in the treatment of SUI and improvement of sexual gratification in parous women. 114 premenopausal parous women with SUI were randomized in two groups of 57 women; a laser intervention group and sham control (placebo) group. Both groups were treated according to the IncontiLaseTM clinical treatment protocol for SUI with non-ablative thermal-only Er:YAG laser, except that there was no energy output when treating the sham group. Patients were blinded to the allocation. At baseline and 3 months after treatment patients were clinically examined, answered questionnaires for SUI severity sexual function assessment and their pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function was assessed with perineometry. The improvement in the laser group will be compared to the improvement in the sham group.
Fluids Affecting Bladder Urgency and Lower Urinary Symptoms
Overactive BladderUrinary Urgency7 moreThis study evaluates whether eliminating certain ingredients (caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, acidic juices) consumed in beverages reduces bladder symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency. Women with overactive bladder will be recruited. Half of these women will receive instructions to replace beverages containing these ingredients with beverages such as water or milk. The other half of participants will receive instructions on following the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines on healthy eating.
eCoin for OAB Feasibility Follow-on Study
Overactive BladderUrge Incontinence3 moreThis trial is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm follow-on study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of eCoinTM tibial nerve stimulation in subjects with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) as defined by the American Urological Association (30). The follow-on study will evaluate changes from baseline in OAB symptoms as measured by voiding diaries and patient-reported outcomes through 24 weeks of eCoinTM therapy (which is the same as 28 weeks from study device reimplantation).
rPMS Compared With Pelvic Floor Exercises for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Urinary IncontinenceThis study will compare the clinical efficacy and safety between rPMS device and pelvic floor exercises for the treatment of urinary incontinence. The subjects will be enrolled and assigned into two study groups - active and control group. Subjects will be required to complete six (6) treatment visits and five follow-up visits - 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after the final treatment.
Motivational Interviewing in Women's Pelvic Wellness Education
Pelvic Floor DisordersUrinary Incontinence (UI)1 moreThis pilot study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of an educational workshop on pelvic floor disorders and its potential impact on decisional conflict.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Kaatsu Training for Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stress IncontinenceThis study examines the effect of adding so called Kaatsu training to pelvic floor muscle training. Half the participants will perform Kaatsu training on their thigh muscles followed by pelvic floor muscle training. The other half will receive pelvic floor muscle training alone.
Rehabilitation With Mobile Applications in Women With SUI
Urinary IncontinenceStress Urinary IncontinenceStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common form of urinary incontinence in women. It affects women in their quality of life : physical, social, sexual and psychological levels. International recommendations suggest conservative treatments as first-line by training the pelvic floor muscles with or without a biofeedback-type control system. The latter allows the patient to visualize her muscle activity while stimulating her motivation. The part of adherence and compliance is very important in this rehabilitation where the woman must provide a significant commitment to continue the exercises beyond the support of the physiotherapist. In this area, a new approach is emerging with the arrival of health applications on smartphones. However, these tools lack scientific validation. The objective of this mixed pilot study (randomized controlled study with a qualitative part) is to investigate a new treatment for middle-aged to advanced patients outside the period of peripartum suffering from SUI, through an application mobile with probe as home program in standard physiotherapist treatment.
Effect of Hypopressive Gymnastics Associated or Not With Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With...
Urinary IncontinenceQuality of Life1 moreAim: To verify the effects of the abdominal hypopressive technic (AHT) associate or not with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms and pelvic floor muscle strength. Methods: Randomized controlled trial. Thirteen incontinent women were randomly divided into an AHT group or AHT+PFMC group. Outcome assessment was carried out using digital palpation (modified Oxford grading scale), Peritron perineometer, and the International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) questionnaire. The treatment protocol consisted of five twice-weekly, 40-min one-on-one sessions. The participants were assessed only at baseline and after the intervention. Results: It is expected that the group who performed PFMC will improve the maximal voluntary contractions (MVC) and improve urinary incontinence symptoms, while the hypopressive exercise does not.
Kegel Exercise-focused Interventions in Elderly Women
Urinary IncontinenceKegel Exercises1 morePurpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Kegel exercises-focused intervention undergone by elderly women diagnosed with urinary incontinence on their incontinence, quality of life and perceived impact level. Design: The study has a single-blind randomized controlled experimental research design. Methods: The study was carried out between December 2017 and March 2019 with 60 elderly women registered at the Home Health Unit of a Metropolitan Municipality in Turkey. The women were assigned to the intervention (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The participants in the intervention group were paid home visits to provide them with individual training and counseling on Kegel exercises. Whether the participants did the exercises was followed up by weekly phone calls. The frequency of urinary incontinence, the amount of urine leaking and the quality of life of the participants and their complaints about incontinence were assessed with the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form and questions on the assessment of the perceived impact at the onset of the study (0th week), and at home visits paid at the 6th and 12th weeks after the intervention.
Evaluation of Integrated Optimization Schemes for Female Stress Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence in WomenThe aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of PFMT added to EA vs PFMT added sham EA for SUI in women.