Jumping for science: can a trampoline reveal hidden bladder weakness?
NCT ID NCT07183800
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a short, intense trampoline workout can cause urine leakage or changes in pelvic floor structure in active women aged 18-40 who say they don't have incontinence. Thirty participants will jump for 10 minutes while researchers use ultrasound to measure pelvic changes before, right after, and 30 minutes later. The goal is to understand if symptom-free women can still have hidden pelvic floor issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify early signs of pelvic floor weakness in active women, potentially guiding future prevention strategies for urinary incontinence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the jumping protocol may not reflect real-world activities.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
Who is studied
Participants will be recruited from the Ottawa region through local gyms, university facilities, and social media platforms. The study population includes recreationally active females aged 18-40 who engage in activities such as running or brisk walking and are willing to attend a single in-person session at the University of Ottawa's Motor Function Measurement Laboratory.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-40 * Engage in regular physical activity or sport * Do not experience frequent urinary leakage (no more than once per month during exercise, coughing, or sneezing) * Can complete a 10-minute jumping protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant or have been pregnant in the past 6 months * Have cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and/or neurological conditions * Have a lower body injury that limits your ability to jump * Have had a hysterectomy and/or incontinence surgery
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Ottawa - Lees Campus
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1S 5S9, Canada
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