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Smartphone alarms and distraction techniques could help women with bladder control problems

NCT ID NCT07689409

Disease control Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week bladder training program, supported by smartphone alarm reminders and distraction techniques like bead counting, can help women who still have mixed urinary incontinence after pelvic floor muscle exercises. The trial includes 111 women aged 18-65 who have persistent symptoms. Researchers measure changes in incontinence severity, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction compared to routine care.

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Active substance
bladder training program with smartphone alarm reminders and distraction techniques
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a non-drug, non-surgical way to manage persistent urinary incontinence and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a single, relatively small trial. The intervention may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all women with incontinence.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

111 people

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Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Dec 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: Women aged 18-65 years. * Physician-diagnosed mixed urinary incontinence. * Previously received pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) as the sole treatment for urinary incontinence. * Completed PFME therapy at least six months before enrollment. * Continued to experience urinary incontinence symptoms after completion of PFME therapy. * Owned and were able to use a smartphone. * Were not receiving any active treatment for urinary incontinence during the study period. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Urinary tract infection. * Neurological disorders affecting bladder function. * Pregnancy. * Active treatment for urinary incontinence. * Previous bladder training. * Previous biofeedback therapy. * Previous magnetic chair therapy. * Cognitive impairment. * Any medical condition that could interfere with participation or completion of the study.

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Conditions

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Urinary Incontinence

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Mixed urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

    Izmir, İzmir, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

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