Effects of a Multidisciplinary Intervention on Fall Risk and Urinary Incontinence in Older Women

Launched by FUNDACIÓN UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE VALENCIA SAN VICENTE MÁRTIR · Feb 16, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how a special program can help reduce the risk of falls and urinary incontinence (leaking urine) in older women aged 60 to 80. The program includes different types of physical exercises, with some groups also receiving guidance on pelvic floor exercises and education about health. Over 18 weeks, participants will engage in exercise sessions twice a week, and some will attend additional group discussions. The study aims to see how these activities can improve balance, strength, and overall quality of life.

To participate, women must be between 60 and 80 years old, have not exercised in the last three months, and experience urinary incontinence. They should be able to walk without assistance and complete most of the exercise sessions. However, those with certain medical conditions or severe cognitive issues will not be eligible. This trial is a great opportunity for eligible women to engage in a structured program that may significantly improve their health and well-being.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Woman, aged between 60 and 80 years.
• • Not having done physical exercise in the last 3 months.
• • Present UI (SUI, UUI or MUI) after clinical diagnosis.
• • Score greater than 90 on the Barthel Scale.
• • Not present pathologies or functional alterations that limit the practice of physical exercise.
• • Not present severe cognitive alterations or mild cognitive deficit (Global Deterioration Scale less than or equal to 2 or Mini Mental State Examination greater than or equal to 25 points).
• • Maintain walking without support products.
• • Carry out 80% of the total sessions
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Intake of medication that could affect the performance of the exercise or alter the variables studied.
• • Present grade II-IV uterine prolapses.
• • Clinical disease or syndrome (chronic or acute cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory or musculoskeletal disorders) that may interfere with the performance of the intervention and evaluation.
• • Present visual and/or auditory alterations that make it difficult to carry out the intervention and evaluation.