Can a video call replace the Doctor's office for pelvic floor training?

NCT ID NCT05443074

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a remote physiotherapy session works as well as an in-person one for teaching pelvic floor exercises to women with urinary incontinence. 92 women who could not properly contract their pelvic floor muscles were randomly assigned to a face-to-face session, a real-time remote session, or no instruction. The main goal was to see if both teaching methods improved muscle contraction ability equally.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

physiotherapy instruction session

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that remote instruction is as effective as in-person sessions, making pelvic floor therapy more accessible.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study (92 participants) comparing teaching methods, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all women or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Urinary Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of São Paulo

    Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14026956, Brazil