Simple exercises may ease bladder leaks in women with MS
NCT ID NCT06805331
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether teaching pelvic floor muscle exercises using a health belief model can help women with multiple sclerosis who have bladder leakage. Forty-six women participated, with one group learning the exercises and the other continuing usual care. Researchers measured changes in incontinence severity and quality of life after three months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pelvic floor muscle exercise training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help women with MS manage bladder leakage and improve daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require ongoing effort and may not work for all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
Tokat Province, Turkey (Türkiye)
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