Can simple exercises stop leakage in female runners?

NCT ID NCT06595732

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Federal University of Uberlandia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study had two parts: first, it surveyed female runners to see how common urinary incontinence is. Second, it compared three 12-week exercise programs—pelvic floor training alone, pelvic floor plus abdominal training, and hypopressive abdominal exercises—to find which works best. 120 women who run at least 15 km per week and experience leakage during running took part. The goal is to identify a simple, non-surgical way to control urine leakage while running.

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 and abdominal exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward an effective, non-surgical exercise program to reduce urine leakage in female runners.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 120 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. Exercise programs require consistent effort and may not work for everyone.

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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.

URINARY INCONTINENCE

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Locations

Benjamin Constant St, 1286

Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, 38400-678, Brazil

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