Can simple pelvic floor exercises ease bladder issues in MS?

NCT ID NCT07485556

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether pelvic floor strengthening or relaxation exercises, done at home via video calls, could help women with multiple sclerosis who have bladder control problems. Twenty-four women were split into three groups: strengthening, relaxation, or both. They exercised three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers measured changes in bladder symptoms, mood, and quality of life using questionnaires and a voiding diary.

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 exercises (strengthening and relaxation)
What this could lead to: If effective, these exercises could offer a non-drug way to ease bladder symptoms and improve quality of life for women with multiple sclerosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to all women with MS, and exercise adherence can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NEUROGENIC BLADDER DISORDER PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University

Ankara, Çankaya, 06810, Turkey (Türkiye)

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