Physiotherapy for bladder and bowel problems in teens with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a specialized physiotherapy program can help improve bladder and bowel problems in adolescents with obesity, comparing it to a standard exercise support program. It aims to see if this approach can ease symptoms like incontinence or constipation.
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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 more per WHO standards)
- You are already receiving obesity treatment at the pediatric clinic at Hospital de Santa Maria in Lisbon
- You have not had surgery on your pelvis or urinary tract
- You do not have diabetes or certain hormonal conditions
- You do not have a severe neurological or psychiatric condition
- You can take part in physical activity
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