Effect of Acupuncture Augmented With Pelvic Floor Exercises on Overactive Bladder

Last updated: October 12, 2023
Sponsor: Cairo University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Interstitial Cystitis

Treatment

pelvic floor exercises

Acupuncture

Clinical Study ID

NCT06088394
P.T.REC/012/004593
  • Ages 50-60
  • Female

Study Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of pelvic floor exercises augmented with acupuncture on overactive bladder

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic OAB syndrome. Willingness to take part inthe study protocol. Ability to complete outcome measures. Ability to give informed consent.Acupuncture not contra-indicated. Age:50-60 years. Vaginal delivery.

-Parity:2-3times. Body mass index <35kg/m2.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

    • Evidence of other pathology that may be contributing to OAB symptoms i.e., urinarytract infection or a neurological condition.
  • Smoking.
  • Taking sedative and hypnotic drugs.

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: pelvic floor exercises
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 13, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
February 01, 2024

Study Description

Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a common complaint affecting 11.8% of the population. OAB is defined by the International Continence Society as "urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinence, in the absence of urinary tract infection or other obvious pathology."Urinary frequency accompanies OAB in 20%-25% of cases, and nocturia is present in 70%-75% of cases. Around one in three people with OAB also experience urinary incontinence. . OAB can be further categorized into "OAB-dry" (urinary incontinence is absent) and "OAB-wet" (urinary incontinence is present). 2 OAB is a long-term condition that reduces quality of life, leading to anxiety and depression and a negative effect on self-esteem.

Pelvic floor exercises and acupuncture play an important role in overactive bladder.This trial has 2 groupes ,one will recieve pelvic floor exercises augmented with acupuncture ,the second will recive pelvic floor exercises only for 12weeks.

Connect with a study center

  • Faculty of physical therapy

    Giza, 12611
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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