Urinary Incontinence,StressStress Urinary IncontinenceMixed Incontinence Due to Prolapse of Female Genital OrganUrinary Incontinence
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Conventional Pelvic Floor Muscle TrainingPelvic Floor and Core Muscle Co-activation Training
Conventional Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: Participants will receive conventional pelvic floor muscle training based on standardized pelvic floor physiotherapy principles. Exercises will be performed for 12 weeks, at least three days per week, including one supervised session and two home-based sessions.
Pelvic Floor and Core Muscle Co-activation Training: Participants will receive pelvic floor muscle training combined with co-activation exercises targeting core muscles. The program will be conducted for 12 weeks with the same frequency and supervision structure as the control group.
Study summary
This study aims to investigate whether co-activation of the pelvic floor and core muscles improves treatment outcomes in individuals with urinary incontinence. Participants diagnosed with stress, or mixed urinary incontinence will undergo a 12-week pelvic floor physiotherapy program, with or without additional core muscle co-activation exercises. Changes in urinary incontinence severity, pelvic floor muscle function, core muscle activation, and quality of life will be evaluated.
Eligibility
Sex
FEMALE
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 65 years
* Diagnosed with stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence
* Pelvic floor muscle strength grade ≥ 3 according to the Modified Oxford Scale
* At least one episode of urinary leakage within the last month
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy
* Childbirth within the previous 6 weeks
* Severe pelvic organ prolapse
* Active vaginal or urinary tract infection
* Presence of neurological or psychiatric disorders
* Malignancy
* Inability to cooperate with assessments or interventions
Primary outcome measure(s)
International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire — 12 weeks This is a brief patient-reported questionnaire used to assess the frequency, severity, and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life.
Minimum Score: 0
Maximum Score: 21
Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse symptoms and a greater impact on quality of life.
Breakdown: The score is the sum of three items: frequency (0-5), amount (0-6), and interference with everyday life (0-10).
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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