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Comparative Effects of Kegal vs Squat Exercises on Urinary Incontinence Severity and Quality of Life

Comparative Effects of Kegal and Squat Exercises on Urinary Incontinence Severity and Quality of Life

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07156266
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-09-05
Start date
2025-02-08
Completion date
2025-05-10
Last updated
2025-09-05

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Conditions

Urinary Incontinence

Brief summary

A randomized clinical trial will be carried out to compare the effectiveness of Kegel and squat exercises in reducing urinary incontinence. The study will include 30 participants diagnosed with urinary incontinence, who will be randomly assigned to either a Kegel exercise group or a squat exercise group. Both groups will perform their respective exercises for 10 minutes, three times daily, over a period of 12 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Long Form (ICIQ-FLUTS LF) and the Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL) questionnaire

Interventions

PROCEDUREKegal Exercise

Dead Bugs:Participants will begin by lying on their backs with their arms extended overhead and legs bent at a 90-degree angle. While engaging their core muscles, they will gradually lower their arms and legs toward the floor, then return to the starting position. Bridging Exercise: Lying on their backs with knees bent and feet flat on the ground, participants will gently raise their hips upward while activating the pelvic floor muscles, then slowly lower them back to the starting position.

PROCEDURESquats Exercise

Sumo Squats: Participants will stand with their feet placed wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointing outward. They will then squat down, keeping their backs straight and their weight on their heels, pause briefly at the bottom, and return to a standing position. Narrow Squats: With their feet set shoulder-width apart and toes pointing forward or slightly outward, participants will lower their bodies into a squat position while keeping their backs straight and their weight centered in the heels. After a brief pause, they will return to a standing position.

Sponsors

University of Faisalabad
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
30 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Women aged between 30 and 60 years with a confirmed diagnosis of urinary incontinence (UI) by a qualified healthcare professional. Women who are physically able to perform the required exercises and are willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant during the study period. Individuals who have undergone surgery within the past six months that may affect pelvic floor strength or urinary incontinence symptoms. Women with neurological disorders, current urinary tract infections (UTIs), or a history of recurrent UTIs that could influence pelvic floor function or UI symptoms.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Urinary incontinence12 weeksThe International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Long Form (ICIQ-FLUTS-LF) will be used to assess the severity of urinary incontinence.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Incontinence Quality of Life12 WeeksThe Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaire (I-QOL) will be used to assess the quality of life in patients with urinary incontinence.

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026