Touch training may stop pregnancy bladder leaks
NCT ID NCT07668128
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding tactile (touch) feedback to pelvic floor muscle training helps prevent stress urinary incontinence in pregnant women. 141 women in their third trimester were assigned to routine education, standard pelvic floor exercises, or exercises with hands-on guidance. The goal was to see if the touch-based approach reduces leakage, shortens labor, and improves quality of life.
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 muscle training with tactile feedback
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to prevent stress urinary incontinence during pregnancy and improve recovery after childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 141 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary based on individual effort and consistency.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
New Taipei City, Banqiao Dist, Taiwan
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