Effects of Multiple Intervention on Postmenopausal Women With UI

NCT07324668 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025-1075
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 117
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Study The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the effects of a multi-intervention approach, including Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, on quality of life, self-efficacy, and urinary incontinence severity in postmenopausal women. Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer: How does the multi-intervention approach affect quality of life? Does the multi-intervention approach affect women's self-efficacy? How does the multi-intervention approach affect urinary incontinence severity? How does the frequency of exercises (3 days per week vs. 6 days per week) affect these outcomes? Do the effects of the intervention change temporally over the 8-week period? Who is Eligible? Women aged 45 and over who have gone through menopause Those who wish to volunteer for the study Those who have no communication barriers Those who have not previously received treatment for urinary incontinence Those who can use a smartphone or WhatsApp Those who experience urine leakage when coughing or sneezing Study Application: The exercises will be administered for 8 weeks. Participants will be taught how to perform the exercises and will be demonstrated through brochures and videos. Reminders will be provided during the exercises.

Conditions

Urinary Incontinence; Postmenopausal

Keywords

Postmenopause; Women's health; Multimodal intervention; Urinary incontinence; Quality of life; Effectiveness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Urinary Incontinence Severity Measured by [İnkontinans Şiddet İndeksi]

  Quality of life related to urinary incontinence will be assessed using a validated questionnaire. Differences from baseline to post-test will be evaluated.

  8 weeks (baseline and post-intervention)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Quality of Life Related to Urinary Incontinence

  8 weeks (baseline and post-intervention)

• Self-Efficacy in Managing Urinary Incontinence

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Study Arms (3)

Intervention Group 1 (Tai Chi and Kegel, 3 days/week)

EXPERIMENTAL

articipants will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 3 days per week for 8 weeks.

Behavioral: Combined Exercise Program

Intervention Group 2 (Tai Chi and Kegel, 6 days/week)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 6 days per week for 8 weeks.

Behavioral: Combined Exercise Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will receive no exercise or educational intervention and will continue their usual daily routines.

Interventions

Combined Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive education on urinary incontinence, Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, brochures and videos, and perform exercises 3 days/week for 8 weeks with reminders

Intervention Group 1 (Tai Chi and Kegel, 3 days/week)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years - 55 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• \- Being female
• Having undergone menopause
• Willingness to participate in the study
• No communication barriers
• Not receiving any treatment for urinary incontinence
• Owning a smartphone
• Having WhatsApp installed
• Experiencing urinary leakage when coughing or sneezing, according to the International Continence Society (ICS) definition

You may not qualify if:

• Having communication barriers
• Not being in menopause
• Not owning a smartphone
• Not experiencing urinary incontinence
• Having received any treatment for urinary incontinence
• Having undergone surgical menopause

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ondokuz Mayıs University: lead

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

Central Study Contacts

ŞEYMA SOYANIT ERASLAN

CONTACT

+90 368 271 57 57 / 6571; seymasoyanitt@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr.

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: 1. Experimental Group 1 will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 3 days per week, 2. Experimental Group 2 will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 6 days per week, and 3. the Control Group will receive no intervention. All groups will be evaluated at baseline and after 8 weeks.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 23, 2025
• First Posted: January 7, 2026
• Study Start: December 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2026
• Study Completion: February 15, 2026
• Last Updated: January 7, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12