Electric shocks to legs may boost pelvic floor strength, study finds

NCT ID NCT07554612

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Okan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether electrical stimulation to the trunk and leg muscles could indirectly strengthen pelvic floor muscles in healthy women. Sixty women were split into three groups: one received electrical stimulation plus exercise, one received a sham stimulation plus exercise, and one did exercise only. After six weeks, researchers measured pelvic floor muscle strength to see if the electrical stimulation provided any extra benefit.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) via a specialized garment
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to strengthen pelvic floor muscles without direct stimulation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy women only, so results may not apply to those with pelvic floor disorders. The effect may be small or no different from exercise alone.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY WOMEN MUSCLE STRENGTH PELVIC FLOOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Okan University Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34959, Turkey (Türkiye)

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