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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Kegel's Exercise in Management of Female Stress Urinary
Sponsor: Suez Canal University
Summary
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common pelvic floor disorder among women, especially those with a history of childbirth, aging, or pelvic surgery. Stress urinary incontinence is defined as the complaint of involuntary leakage on effort or exertion, or on sneezing or coughing. The condition significantly affects quality of life, emotional well-being, and daily functioning.
Official title: Additive Role of Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Kegel's Exercise in Management of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence : A Prospective Randomized Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
25 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
84
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2027-10-30
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
low-intensity extracorporeal shock (LiESWT)
receives low-intensity extracorporeal shock (LiESWT) once weekly. Frequency: 3 Hz, 3000 shocks/session; Duration: 15-20 minutes/session placed on the perineal region, the left side, and the right side of the labia minora.
Kegel's exercises (KE)
Daily Kegel's exercise (KE) Frequency: 3 sessions/day each A session is 10 repetitive pelvic floor muscle contractions. Each contraction will be held for 5 seconds, followed by 5 seconds of relaxation for 8 weeks.