Pelvic floor relaxation for overactive bladder in women
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a pelvic floor muscle relaxation technique (called 'down-training') to see if it helps women with overactive bladder. It may be a good fit if you have both constipation and tight pelvic floor muscles.
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Who can take part
- You have had at least one pregnancy that reached 20 weeks or more.
- You have been diagnosed with overactive bladder (OAB) by a doctor, and you feel a sudden, strong urge to urinate 2-3 times a day.
- You are between 30 and 45 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 (considered overweight).
- You have constipation (based on standard criteria) and your pelvic floor muscles are tense or tight at rest (as measured by a device).
- You are not menopausal, not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and have not had pelvic surgery or bladder problems like cancer or infections.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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