City vs. country: new study reveals how urinary leakage disrupts Women's lives differently
NCT ID NCT07669922
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how unintentional urine leakage (urinary incontinence) affects women's daily activities and quality of life, comparing those living in urban areas to those in rural areas. About 100 women aged 18 to 65 who have experienced leakage in the past 3 months will fill out questionnaires. No treatment or medication is given—this is purely an observation to understand differences and improve future care.
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 healthcare providers better understand how living environment affects the impact of urinary incontinence, leading to more tailored support and education for women in different areas.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all women. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve symptoms.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of self-identified women aged 18 to 65 years living in urban or rural areas who have experienced urinary incontinence within the previous 3 months. Participants will be recruited on a voluntary basis through direct contact, announcements, and snowball sampling. Women living in urban and rural areas will be enrolled in separate cohorts, with a planned total sample size of 100 participants (50 urban and 50 rural).
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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: * Women aged 18 to 65 years. * Reported urinary incontinence, including any amount of involuntary urine leakage, within the previous 3 months, as determined by the Three Incontinence Questions. * Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving medical, surgical, or conservative treatment for urinary incontinence. * Use of a urinary catheter or indwelling urinary device. * Communication, cognitive, or cooperation problems that prevent completion of the questionnaires. * Diagnosis of a neurological or chronic condition that may cause urinary incontinence, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer disease, or Parkinson disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Ankara
Ankara, Ankara, 06510, Turkey (Türkiye)
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