Biofeedback for Dysfunctional Voiding and Giggle Incontinence

NCT07268963 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: BF DV + Giggle
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback treatment for dysfunctional voiding and giggle incontinence in children. Predictive factors of treatment success will also researched.

Conditions

Biofeedback Therapy; Dysfunctional Voiding; Giggle Incontinence

Keywords

Giggle; Dysfunctional voiding; Incontinence; Biofeedback

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of Participants with Biofeedback-Related Resolution

  Participants achieved a complete response which means 100% improvement in resolution of incontinence and abnormal voiding pattern

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 18 weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

• Predictive Factors of Treatment Response

  18 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Giggle incontinence

Patients who received biofeedback therapy for giggle incontinence

Behavioral: Biofeedback therapy

Dysfunctional voiding

Patients who received biofeedback therapy for dysfunctional voiding

Behavioral: Biofeedback therapy

Interventions

Biofeedback therapy BEHAVIORAL

Biofeedback therapy is a behavioral treatment method that helps patients become more aware of and gain better control over their pelvic floor muscles. Using EMG electrodes, muscle activity is monitored and presented to the patient visually or audibly, enabling them to recognize and correct improper muscle contractions or relaxations that contribute to urinary incontinence.

Dysfunctional voiding; Giggle incontinence

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 4 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who were received biofeedback therapy for dysfunctional voiding and giggle incontinece in pediatric urology clinic of Sancaktepe Sehit Prof Dr Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital

You may qualify if:

• Patients diagnosed with dysfunctional voiding or giggle incontinence
• Patients treated with biofeedback therapy

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of anatomical or neurological problems
• Patients with missing data

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sancaktepe Sehit Prof dr Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Kadikoy, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Sadeghi M, Oskouie IM, Naserghandi A, Arvin A, Majidi Zolbin M. Exploring dysfunctional voiding in girls: a comprehensive literature review of assessment and management strategies. BMC Urol. 2025 Apr 12;25(1):87. doi: 10.1186/s12894-025-01772-0.

  PMID: 40221717 BACKGROUND

• Gonzalez-Maldonado AA, Garcia-Merida M. Giggle incontinence: a scoping review. Pediatr Res. 2024 Jun;95(7):1720-1725. doi: 10.1038/s41390-024-03065-y. Epub 2024 Feb 2.

  PMID: 38307925 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Biofeedback, Psychology

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Feedback, Psychological

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 25, 2025
• First Posted: December 8, 2025
• Study Start: September 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2025
• Study Completion: April 1, 2026
• Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Locations

TU (1)