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Tackling leaks: could pelvic floor training power up Women's rugby?

NCT ID NCT07757633

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de Granada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a pelvic floor muscle training program designed specifically for women's rugby can reduce urinary incontinence and improve physical performance. About 48 professional and semi-professional players with self-reported leakage will be randomly assigned to either the training program or their usual routine. The program includes muscle awareness, breathing coordination, the 'Knack' pre-activation technique, and progressive rugby-related exercises. Researchers will measure changes in incontinence severity, jump performance, and lower-limb strength after 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A rugby-tailored pelvic floor muscle training programme delivered remotely, combining muscle awareness, breathing coordination, the 'Knack' technique, and progressive functional exercises.
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-invasive way to reduce urinary incontinence in female rugby players and potentially improve their on-field performance.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (48 participants) and short-term, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits may be modest, and adherence to remote training could vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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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

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female rugby player aged 18 to 45 years. * Competing at professional or semi-professional level. * Currently participating in an active rugby training and competition schedule. * Self-reported urinary leakage during the previous four weeks, an ICIQ-UI SF total score ≥3, and reported leakage during physical activity/exercise, coughing or sneezing on the self-diagnostic item. * Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant at the time of enrolment. * Childbirth within the previous 12 months. * Previous pelvic surgery. * Significant musculoskeletal injury during the previous 6 months, defined as any injury that prevented full participation in rugby training or competition for ≥7 consecutive days, or that could compromise the safe completion of study assessments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pelvic Floor Disorders Urinary Incontinence Urinary Incontinence, Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pelvic floor disorders Urinary incontinence (UI)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada

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    Granada, 18071, Spain

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