Can group exercise classes beat One-on-One therapy for bladder control?
NCT ID NCT02039830
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether group physiotherapy is as good as individual sessions for treating urinary incontinence in women aged 60 and older. Over 360 participants will receive either weekly group classes or one-on-one therapy for 12 weeks, both focusing on pelvic floor exercises and education. The goal is to see if the group approach is a cost-effective alternative that could be offered as a first-line treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
physiotherapy (pelvic floor muscle training and education)
What this could lead to
If group therapy works as well as individual sessions, it could offer a more affordable and accessible treatment option for older women with urinary incontinence.
What could go wrong
This is a non-inferiority trial, so group therapy might prove less effective. Results may not apply to all women, and the study is not testing a new drug or cure.
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Locations
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Laboratoire incontinence et vieillissement CRIUGM
Montreal, Quebec, H3W 1W5, Canada