Status:
COMPLETED
Exercises for Urinary Incontinence(UI) of Women With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Lead Sponsor:
Hadassah Medical Organization
Conditions:
Urinary Incontinence;
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will examine whether the Paula method is an effective treatment for UI and the correlating LUTD symptoms. We assume that the Paula method, a simple, non-aerobic exercise method that signifi...
Detailed Description
The patient will be examined by the neurologist at the MS clinic, at the Hadassah University Medical Center. Patients who meet the inclusion criteria will receive an explanation, and will sign informe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- women ≥18 years old; who have complained of urine leakage in the past four weeks; MS diagnosed with an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)≤7.5; literate in Hebrew and/or English; suffering from UI at least in the 4 last weeks prior to recruitment
Exclusion
- pregnant or breastfeeding women, those within 12 weeks of delivery; 6 weeks of abortion; six months of pelvic surgery; symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI); more than grade 2 genital prolapse, permanent catheterization for urination; women taking medications for UI less then 3 months and women who exercise on regular basis in Paula method.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01871337
Start Date
February 1 2014
End Date
September 1 2015
Last Update
September 22 2015
Active Locations (2)
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Hadassah University Hospital
Jerusalem, Israel, 91120
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Hadassah Hospital
Jerusalem, Israel