Yoga and Vibration Training for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

Launched by SULEYMAN DEMIREL UNIVERSITY · Nov 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how yoga and Whole Body Vibration Training can help women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). SUI is a condition that causes accidental leakage of urine during activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercise. The study will last for 6 weeks, during which participants will practice yoga three times a week for 45 minutes or do whole body vibration training for 45 to 55 minutes. There will also be a home exercise group that will follow a daily exercise plan for the same duration. Researchers will compare how these different exercises affect pelvic floor muscle strength, the severity of urinary symptoms, and overall quality of life related to urinary issues.

To participate in this study, women aged 20 to 60 who have been diagnosed with SUI or a mixed form of urinary incontinence (with SUI as the main problem) may be eligible. They should not have undergone any physical therapy in the last three months and must be able to sign an informed consent form. However, certain individuals are excluded, including those with specific health conditions, severe obesity, or those who regularly engage in high-intensity sports. If you are interested in joining this trial, it could be a great opportunity to explore non-medical ways to improve urinary health and quality of life.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Between the ages of 20-60,
• • patients with SUI or Mix UI with a predominant SUI component,
• • patients who have not received treatment with any physical therapy modality in the last 3 months,
• • patients who signed the informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Those with neurological diseases that may cause incontinence
• • Those with prolapse
• • Those using intrauterine devices
• • Obesity (BMI \>30)
• • Patients with serious systemic diseases that prevent them from exercising (Cardiovascular disease, COPD, CVO and/or cancer)
• • Patients with pure urge or mixed UI with a predominant urge component
• • Patients with a history of thrombosis
• • Patients who engage in high-intensity sports activities for at least half an hour at least twice a week (tennis, aerobic exercise, running, exercises with body weight).
• • Patients with neurological or vestibular disease that may cause balance disorders
• • Patients with grade 3 or 4 knee and/or hip osteoarthritis
• • Patients with a history of knee and/or hip joint replacement surgery
• • Patients with kidney or gallbladder stones
• • Patients with acute disc herniation or spondylolisthesis