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Electric shocks to legs may boost pelvic floor strength, study finds

NCT ID NCT07554612

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Okan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether electrical stimulation to the trunk and leg muscles could indirectly strengthen pelvic floor muscles in healthy women. Sixty women were split into three groups: one received electrical stimulation plus exercise, one received a sham stimulation plus exercise, and one did exercise only. After six weeks, researchers measured pelvic floor muscle strength to see if the electrical stimulation provided any extra benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) via a specialized garment
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to strengthen pelvic floor muscles without direct stimulation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy women only, so results may not apply to those with pelvic floor disorders. The effect may be small or no different from exercise alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Biological female volunteers aged between 18 and 45 years. * Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m². * Being sedentary or having a low level of physical activity (not participating in regular exercise programs in the last 6 months). * Volunteering to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form. * Being mentally and physically capable of following the 12-week exercise and EMS protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of pelvic floor surgery or major abdominal surgery. * Being pregnant or having given birth within the last 6 months. * Having a diagnosed neurological disorder that affects muscle control (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's). * Having an active urinary tract infection or symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse. * Having a cardiac pacemaker or any metal implants in the trunk and hip area (contraindications for EMS). * Having chronic diseases that may interfere with exercise participation (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, severe cardiovascular disease). * Having skin lesions, infections, or severe sensitivity in the areas where EMS electrodes will be applied. * Using medications that affect muscle metabolism or the neuromuscular system.

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Healthy women Muscle strength Pelvic floor

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Okan University Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34959, Turkey (Türkiye)

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