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Developing a self-massage method of pelvic floor muscles for adults women with subjective urinary incontinence: Mixed methods research

Developing a self-massage method of pelvic floor muscles for adults women with subjective urinary incontinence: Mixed methods research - Developing a self-massage method of pelvic floor muscles for adults women with subjective urinary incontinence: Mixed methods research

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000052675
Enrollment
44
Registered
2023-11-02
Start date
2022-08-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

stress urinary incontinence

Interventions

Implement a self-massage program for the pelvic floor muscles provided remotely, with a frequency of 1 to 3 minutes per day, at least 5 times a week, for 12 weeks.

Sponsors

University of Tsukuba
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Those who responded to the question, "When does urine leak?" in the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) with either one or both of the following responses: "Leak when coughing or sneezing" and "Leak when moving the body or exercising." - Individuals who experience the above symptoms at least once a week. - Individuals who have a computer, smartphone, or tablet with an internet connection for conducting online meetings using a webcam.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Individuals receiving treatment for urinary incontinence at a medical facility. - Individuals diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. - Individuals who are currently pregnant or within six months postpartum. - Individuals with urinary dysfunction due to neurological disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The change in the total score of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form Japanese version will be the primary evaluation indicator. Surveys will be conducted two weeks prior to the start of the intervention, at the start of the intervention, and at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks after the start of the intervention.

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAki Onishi

University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences

onishi.aki.xd@alumni.tsukuba.ac.jp029-853-3961

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026