Can a website replace the therapist? new trial tests Video-Based pelvic floor exercises
NCT ID NCT06689891
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a remote, video-based pelvic floor muscle therapy program is easy to use and practical for patients with pelvic floor disorders like prolapse, incontinence, or bowel issues. Twenty participants will follow an 8-week online course at home. The main goal is to see if people find the website usable and if they stick with the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy Website (video-based, self-directed course)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a convenient, at-home option for pelvic floor muscle therapy, potentially improving symptoms like incontinence and prolapse.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility trial (20 people) focused on usability, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to everyone, and the video format may not work for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale New Haven Hospital
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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