Can simple exercises fix postpartum bladder leaks? new study tests two methods

NCT ID NCT07628322

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of exercises—hypopressive exercises and the Paula method—to see which better helps postpartum women with urinary incontinence. Sixty women who had a vaginal delivery and leak urine at least once a week will do one of the two exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in leakage severity, pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise therapy (hypopressive exercises and Paula method)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward effective non-drug exercise options for managing postpartum urinary incontinence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The exercises require consistent practice and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

female stress incontinence Urinary Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

URINARY INCONTINENCE (UI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bilal Medicare, Sargodha
RECRUITING

Sargodha, Punjab Province, 40100, Pakistan

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