Aerobic exercise and massage for painful bladder syndrome
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding aerobic exercise and connective tissue massage to your usual care can help reduce bladder pain and discomfort. It aims to improve symptoms in women with painful bladder syndrome.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with painful bladder syndrome (also called bladder pain syndrome).
- You have had bladder pain, discomfort, or burning for at least 6 months.
- In the last week, your bladder-related pain or discomfort was at least 3 on a 0-10 scale.
- You are on stable medical treatment and are healthy enough for moderate exercise (like brisk walking).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any active infections or recent surgeries that would interfere.
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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