Targeted physiotherapy vs. exercise for bladder-bowel issues in teens with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy (targeted pelvic floor therapy vs. general exercise support) to see which helps teenagers with obesity who also have bladder or bowel control problems. It aims to find which treatment works better for this specific group.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 18 years old.
- You have obesity (a BMI z-score of 2 or higher).
- You are currently receiving obesity treatment at the pediatric clinic at Hospital de Santa Maria in Lisbon.
- You do not have a neurological disorder, structural problem, or previous surgery that affects bladder or bowel control.
- You do not have diabetes, a severe psychiatric condition, or a major orthopedic issue that would prevent safe participation.
- You are not already in another clinical trial for a different treatment.
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