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Exercise for Urge Urinary Incontinence (MOVEONUP Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Uduak U Andy, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Living independently in the community
Not planning to initiate new UI or overactive bladder (OAB) treatment during the study duration
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights

MOVEONUP Trial Summary

This trial will compare the effects of a multi-dimensional falls prevention intervention versus informational booklets in reducing falls in older women with Urinary Urge Incontinence.

Who is the study for?
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.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This study tests if exercises that improve balance and strength combined with bladder training can reduce falls in older women with Urinary Urge Incontinence. Participants will either join the exercise group or receive educational booklets on fall prevention.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical exercises and behavioral techniques rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue from the activities. Any other adverse effects would likely be minimal.

MOVEONUP Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I live on my own and manage my daily activities.
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I am not planning to start new treatments for urinary issues during the study.
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I can walk on my own or with help from a device.
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I am 70 years old or older.
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I often feel a strong urge to urinate and sometimes can't control it.
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I am female.

MOVEONUP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in number of falls between the baseline visit and 1 year
Secondary outcome measures
Change in urinary incontinence score on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF) between baseline visit and 1 year

MOVEONUP Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Exercise GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this group will participate in the home-based exercise group intervention that consists of general balance and strength training, bladder training and urge suppression, and home hazard assessments.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this group will receive informational booklets on fall prevention and behavioral treatment for Urgency Incontinence.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
2,003 Previous Clinical Trials
42,881,624 Total Patients Enrolled
Uduak U Andy, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pennsylvania
2 Previous Clinical Trials
65 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Exercise Group Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05375344 — N/A
Urge Urinary Incontinence Research Study Groups: Exercise Group, Control Group
Urge Urinary Incontinence Clinical Trial 2023: Exercise Group Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05375344 — N/A
Exercise Group 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05375344 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the cap on participants for this clinical research?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research is currently recruiting participants. Initial postings were made on June 9th 2022 and was updated as recently as July 21st 2022. The trial seeks out 375 patients from 1 site for their study."

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Is enrollment in this research endeavor still open?

"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov this study, first published on June 9th 2022 is actively looking for participants. A total of 375 people are required from 1 medical centre."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~196 spots leftby May 2026