Pilates Pelvic Floor Strengthening Program to Improve Urinary Incontinence
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 17-001061
NCT ID: NCT03118557
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-001061
About this study
Does a twice weekly, 12-week Pilates pelvic floor strengthening program improve short- and long-term measures of stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women ages 45-70 years of age?
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 45-70 years of age.
- Able to provide informed consent.
- Able to lower and rise from the floor safely and independently.
- Anticipated to be able to attend at least 9 of the first 12 classes (75%) in weeks 1-6.
- Anticipated to be able to attend at least 9 of the final 12 classes (75%) in weeks 7-12.
- Score of 6+ on ICIQ-UI Short Form.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Unable to speak and comprehend English
- Chronic neurologic condition (e.g., Parkinson's or Multiple Sclerosis) that impacts bladder function.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Deborah Rhodes, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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