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Could weekly exercise and education calm pelvic floor symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07789977

Symptom relief Sponsor: Université de Strasbourg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a three-month program for women with pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence or a feeling of heaviness. Participants either join the program, which includes weekly trunk stabilization exercises and monthly education sessions, or stay on a waitlist. Researchers measure changes in self-reported symptoms, quality of life, and pelvic floor knowledge. The goal is to see if this noninvasive approach can ease symptoms and encourage more women to seek care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
A three-month program combining weekly adapted physical activity focused on trunk stabilization with monthly pelvic floor education sessions.
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer a noninvasive, accessible way to reduce pelvic floor symptoms and improve quality of life for many women.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and compares the program to a waitlist, so results may not apply broadly. Some women may find the exercises or education sessions difficult to fit into their routine.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 110 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

May 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women over 18 years old * At least one symptom associated with a pelvic floor disorder (urinary or faecal incontinence, a feeling of heaviness or bulging in the genital area, difficulty passing stools) which causes bother (ranging from mild to severe) * Not already undergoing pelvic floor rehabilitation with a professional (physiotherapist or midwife) * No major mobility limitations such as being unable to get up from a supine to standing position unassisted * Proficient in reading, writing and speaking French * Not pregnant * BMI below 40 * Regardless of hormonal status (natural cycle, contraceptive pill, menopause) Exclusion Criteria: * Scheduled surgery during the study * Postpartum (less than 3 months) * Pelvic surgery in the past 3 months * Current urinary tract infection or haematuria * Current pelvic cancer or radiation, Interstitial cystitis * Congenital defect leading to pelvic floor disorders

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pelvic Floor Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pelvic floor disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Université de Strasbourg

    Mulhouse, Alsace, 68 100, France

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