Can magnetic pulses calm an overactive bladder?
NCT ID NCT07731711
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether high-intensity magnetic stimulation, combined with pelvic floor muscle training, can reduce urge urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women aged 50 to 55. Participants receive either magnetic stimulation plus Kegel exercises or Kegel exercises alone. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach offers a safer, more patient-friendly alternative for managing sudden, strong urges to urinate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- high-intensity magnetic stimulation combined with pelvic floor muscle training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could provide a non-invasive, drug-free option for managing urge urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment may not outperform standard pelvic floor exercises.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Between 50 and 55 years, as urinary control disorders such as urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI) are more prevalent in this age group. * Diagnosis: Presence of UUI only, without overlap with other types of urinary incontinence. * Body Mass Index (BMI): Normal range (18.5-25) to minimize the effect of obesity on pelvic muscle strength and treatment outcomes. * Delivery History: 2-4 vaginal deliveries, since the number of deliveries can affect pelvic floor muscle function. * Informed Consent: Willingness to sign a consent form and participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Other Types of Urinary Incontinence: Mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI), to avoid confounding outcomes. * Overweight/Obesity: BMI \> 25, as excess weight may affect pelvic floor muscle function and treatment response. * Cesarean Deliveries: To avoid anatomical differences in pelvic support compared to vaginal deliveries. * Chronic Diseases: Diabetes mellitus (DM) or hypertension (HTN), which may influence bladder function or muscle strength. * Number of Deliveries: Fewer than 2 or more than 4 deliveries, to minimize variability in pelvic floor condition. * Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Could affect assessment of pelvic floor muscle function and bladder performance. * Neurological Conditions: Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, or loss of sensation in the pelvic region or lower limbs, as these affect muscular and sensory control. * Infections or Inflammation: Urinary tract infections, bladder inflammation, or active pelvic infections, to ensure safe application of magnetic stimulation. * History of Malignancy or Cardiac Arrhythmias: To reduce health risks during intervention. * Presence of metallic implants or implanted electronic devices (e.g., cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, neurostimulators, or cochlear implants).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kafrelsheikh University (Faculty of Physical Therapy)
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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