Comparative Effects of Kegal vs Squat Exercises on Urinary Incontinence Severity and Quality of Life

NCT07156266 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: TUF/PB/45/1038/45
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

A randomized clinical trial will be carried out to compare the effectiveness of Kegel and squat exercises in reducing urinary incontinence. The study will include 30 participants diagnosed with urinary incontinence, who will be randomly assigned to either a Kegel exercise group or a squat exercise group. Both groups will perform their respective exercises for 10 minutes, three times daily, over a period of 12 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Long Form (ICIQ-FLUTS LF) and the Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL) questionnaire

Conditions

Urinary Incontinence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Urinary incontinence

  The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Long Form (ICIQ-FLUTS-LF) will be used to assess the severity of urinary incontinence.

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• The Incontinence Quality of Life

  12 Weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A (Kegal Exercise Group)

EXPERIMENTAL

Procedure: Kegal Exercise

Group B (Squats Exercise Group)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Procedure: Squats Exercise

Interventions

Kegal Exercise PROCEDURE

Dead Bugs:Participants will begin by lying on their backs with their arms extended overhead and legs bent at a 90-degree angle. While engaging their core muscles, they will gradually lower their arms and legs toward the floor, then return to the starting position. Bridging Exercise: Lying on their backs with knees bent and feet flat on the ground, participants will gently raise their hips upward while activating the pelvic floor muscles, then slowly lower them back to the starting position.

Group A (Kegal Exercise Group)

Squats Exercise PROCEDURE

Sumo Squats: Participants will stand with their feet placed wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointing outward. They will then squat down, keeping their backs straight and their weight on their heels, pause briefly at the bottom, and return to a standing position. Narrow Squats: With their feet set shoulder-width apart and toes pointing forward or slightly outward, participants will lower their bodies into a squat position while keeping their backs straight and their weight centered in the heels. After a brief pause, they will return to a standing position.

Group B (Squats Exercise Group)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 60 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Women who are physically able to perform the required exercises and are willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant during the study period. Individuals who have undergone surgery within the past six months that may affect pelvic floor strength or urinary incontinence symptoms.
• Women with neurological disorders, current urinary tract infections (UTIs), or a history of recurrent UTIs that could influence pelvic floor function or UI symptoms.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Faisalabad: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Urinary Incontinence

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Urination Disorders; Urologic Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Male Urogenital Diseases; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms; Urological Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 27, 2025
• First Posted: September 5, 2025
• Study Start: February 8, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 8, 2025
• Study Completion: May 10, 2025
• Last Updated: September 5, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

PA (1)