Exercise for back pain and urine leakage in women
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special exercise program called PEMM (which combines pelvic floor and core exercises) can help women with both chronic low back pain and urinary incontinence. It is designed for women who have had back pain and urine leakage for at least 3 months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had a child (fewer than 5 children).
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months, rated 5 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale.
- You have had urinary incontinence (leaking urine) for at least 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, not within 1 year after giving birth, and have no serious health conditions like cancer, kidney or heart problems, or a current urinary tract infection.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how pelvic floor muscle fitness changes during treatment for chronic pelvic pain in women. It may help determine if physical therapy can improve pain and muscle function.
This trial combines laser therapy with pelvic floor muscle exercises to treat stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, or exercise). It may help strengthen the muscles and tissues that control urine flow, reducing leakage.
This study compares two types of exercises designed to help women who leak urine after vaginal delivery. The goal is to see which approach works better at reducing or stopping leakage.
This study compares two types of pelvic floor muscle stimulation devices to see which better reduces urinary incontinence symptoms in women. If you leak urine, you may benefit from this non-drug treatment option.
This study tests whether combining balance training with pelvic floor exercises can help women with urinary leakage. It aims to improve bladder control and quality of life.
This trial tests a special exercise method that uses light tourniquets on the legs to help strengthen muscles and reduce urine leakage in women after menopause. If you leak urine at least twice a week, this approach might improve your symptoms without surgery.
Hear when a new Pelvic Pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.