Exercise for Urge Urinary Incontinence
(MOVEONUP Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that participants should not plan to start new treatments for urinary incontinence or overactive bladder during the study.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for urge urinary incontinence?
Research shows that pelvic floor muscle training, including Kegel exercises, is commonly used and effective for stress urinary incontinence and is sometimes recommended for urge urinary incontinence. Physical therapy interventions have also been shown to improve pelvic floor muscle strength, which can help manage urinary incontinence.12345
Is exercise safe for treating urinary incontinence?
Exercise, particularly pelvic floor exercises like Kegel exercises, is generally considered safe for treating urinary incontinence. These exercises have been used for many years and are recommended as a first-line treatment for urinary incontinence, with no significant safety concerns reported in the research.26789
How is the exercise treatment for urge urinary incontinence different from other treatments?
This exercise treatment focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles through specific exercises like Kegel exercises, which are unique because they target the muscles that support the bladder and help control urination. Unlike medications or surgical options, this approach is non-invasive and can be more effective when supervised by a specialist, especially for stress urinary incontinence.1791011
What is the purpose of this trial?
A prospective, two-arm randomized clinical trial utilizing a multidimensional intervention to reduce falls in older women with Urinary Urge Incontinence. The intervention consist of general balance and strength training, bladder training and urge suppression, and home hazard assessments. The control group will receive informational booklets on fall prevention and behavioral treatment for urinary urge incontinence.
Research Team
Uduak Andy, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria
The MoVEonUp trial is for women aged 70 or older who live independently, can consent and communicate in English, are not very physically active, and have moderate to severe urge-predominant urinary incontinence. They should be able to participate in an exercise program without harming their health as confirmed by a doctor.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants in the exercise group will participate in home-based exercises including balance and strength training, bladder training, and home hazard assessments. The control group will receive informational booklets on fall prevention and behavioral treatment for urinary urge incontinence.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in urinary incontinence and number of falls over the course of the trial
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Exercise Group
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor