Can pilates help stop leakage? new study tests exercise approaches
NCT ID NCT07421531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three exercise programs for stress urinary incontinence in 78 women: Pilates alone, Pilates with voluntary pelvic floor contractions, and isolated pelvic floor training. Participants did 12 sessions over 6 weeks. The goal was to see which approach best reduces leakage and improves pelvic floor strength.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
exercise program (Pilates and/or pelvic floor muscle training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that Pilates is an effective, non-invasive option for reducing stress urinary incontinence in women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 78 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Exercise programs require consistent effort and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Federal University of Uberlandia
Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, 30400-678, Brazil