Systematized Quality Exercise Alternatives for Stress Incontinence



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Urology, Urology
Therapuetic Areas:Nephrology / Urology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:11/2/2018
Start Date:June 1, 2018
End Date:August 2019
Contact:Kara L Barnes, MD
Email:klbarnes@salud.unm.edu
Phone:5052723546

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This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of home biofeedback compared to pelvic
floor physical therapy for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Half of the
participants will use a home biofeedback device for 3 months and the other half will attend
pelvic floor physical therapy appointments for 3 months.

Biofeedback has been shown to be highly effective the treatment of stress urinary
incontinence when used in conjunction with pelvic floor physical therapy under the
instruction of a healthcare provider. Home biofeedback has not been well studied, even though
several FDA cleared devices are on the market and available for patients to purchase. It is
unclear if the biofeedback improves women's urinary incontinence, or if the increased contact
with a healthcare provider causes the improvement.

Using a home biofeedback device, a woman places the device in her vagina and contracts the
muscles of her pelvic floor to improve the strength, which can improve or cure incontinence
when performed over time. Typically it takes 3 months for benefit to be seen.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Female Subjects >18 years of age

- SUI or Mixed UI with stress predominant symptoms and more bother by the SUI

- English speaking/reading

- Own a smartphone that can support phone application and Bluetooth for the biofeedback
device

- Willing to come for 4 PFPT visits over 3 months if randomized

Exclusion Criteria:

- Prior anti-incontinence surgery

- Had prior pelvic floor physical therapy for SUI

- Prolapse of any compartment noted below the hymen

- Inability to speak/understand English

- Pregnant

- Decline or unable to return for frequent PT visits during study period

- Unable to be contacted for follow up by telephone

- Neurologic disorders known to cause neurogenic bladder
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Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
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