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Kegel app vs. clinic visits: which works better for bladder leaks?

NCT ID NCT07795931

Disease control Sponsor: University of Tabuk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two ways to strengthen pelvic floor muscles in women with urinary incontinence: doing Kegel exercises at home with a smartphone app, or attending supervised sessions at a clinic. Researchers will randomly assign 100 women in the Tabuk region to one of these 12-week programs. They will measure pelvic floor strength, urine leakage, and quality of life to see if the home option works as well as the clinic-based one.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pelvic floor muscle training, either home-based Kegel exercises using an app or supervised clinic-based rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If home-based Kegel exercises work as well as clinic visits, women could manage urinary incontinence more conveniently and affordably.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all women. Some may find it hard to stick with home exercises, and the app-based approach may not suit everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 20-50 years. * Diagnosed with urinary incontinence. * Able to understand study instructions. * Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Delivery within the previous 3 months. * Gynecological surgery during the previous 3 months. * Lower urinary tract surgery during the previous 3 months. * Postmenopausal women. * Contraindications to pelvic floor muscle training.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Urinary Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

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Urinary incontinence (UI)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maternity and Children Hospital in Tabuk

    Tabuk, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia

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