The Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

NCT06958042 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: COPD_INCONTINENCE
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease characterized by airflow limitations and respiratory symptoms due to structural changes in the airways. Common symptoms include dyspnea, chronic cough, and increased sputum production. Respiratory diseases are a risk factor for lower urinary tract symptoms, which can lead to leakage if pelvic floor muscles are weak. Lower urinary tract symptoms are classified into storage, emptying, and post-emptying groups. Current literature on urinary incontinence in COPD patients is limited, and there is a need for further research on the presence and effects of lower urinary system symptoms in individuals with COPD and the level of pelvic floor health knowledge.

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Keywords

COPD; Incontinance; Pelvic floor muscle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (IQOL)

  The Turkish validity and reliability studies of the scale developed by Patrick et al. (1999) to determine the quality of life of patients with urinary incontinence were conducted by Özerdoğan et al. There are 22 questions in the scale and each question is evaluated with a Likert-type scale divided into five categories (1: very much, 2: quite, 3: moderately, 4: a little, 5: not at all). IQOL has three sub-dimensions: limiting behaviour, psychological impact and limiting social life. The total score of the scale ranges from 0-100 and it is concluded that the higher the score, the better the quality of life level.

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• St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)

  Quality of life will be evaluated using the SGRQ, which includes symptoms, activity, and impact domains. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating poorer quality of life.

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Secondary Outcomes (3)

• International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF)

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• International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Male Lower Urinary System Symptoms (ICIQ-MLUTS)

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• International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS)

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Other Outcomes (2)

• Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge Test

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• Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire

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Interventions

Questionnaire and Physical Exam OTHER

\- St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ): The SGRQ developed by Jones (2000), which is used specifically for respiratory diseases, consists of 50 questions. In the questionnaire, there are three categories in which symptom, activity and the effect of the disease on quality of life are questioned and each category is evaluated within itself and there is an evaluation scale between 0-100 points. In the evaluation, high scores indicate an inadequate and low quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

COPD patients who agreed to participate in the study

You may qualify if:

• Being diagnosed with COPD (according to GOLD criteria)
• Being clinically stable
• Volunteering to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Having perception and cognitive problems
• Having a diagnosis of unstable COPD

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kutahya Health Sciences University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kutahya Helath Sciences University- Health Sciences Faculty

Kütahya, Center, 43020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires; Restraint, Physical

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Chronic Disease; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health; Behavior Control; Therapeutics; Immobilization

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assos. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 27, 2025
• First Posted: May 6, 2025
• Study Start: January 6, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 6, 2026
• Study Completion: January 6, 2026
• Last Updated: September 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

TU (1)