Shockwaves may strengthen pelvic floor better than kegels alone
NCT ID NCT07663968
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether adding low-intensity shockwave therapy to standard Kegel exercises can better reduce urine leakage in women with stress urinary incontinence. Participants will either do Kegels alone or Kegels plus weekly shockwave sessions for eight weeks. The goal is to see if the combination improves incontinence severity and quality of life more than exercise alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to improve bladder control and quality of life for women with stress urinary incontinence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 84 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of shockwave therapy over Kegels alone may be small or absent.
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