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Bladder Training Supported by Alarm Reminders and Distraction Techniques for Mixed Urinary Incontinence
Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of bladder training supported by smartphone alarm reminders and distraction techniques in women with persistent mixed urinary incontinence who continued to experience symptoms despite completing pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) therapy at least six months previously. Participants were stratified according to age, educational level, body mass index, mode of delivery, and baseline urinary incontinence severity before randomization to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received an 8-week bladder training program supported by alarm reminders and distraction techniques, while the control group received routine care. Outcomes included urinary incontinence severity, symptom distress, quality of life, urinary incontinence episodes, voiding intervals, treatment satisfaction, and adherence to bladder training.
Official title: Effectiveness of Bladder Training Supported by Alarm Reminders and Distraction Techniques in Women With Persistent Mixed Urinary Incontinence Following Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
111
Start Date
2022-06-15
Completion Date
2022-12-15
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Bladder Training Supported by Alarm Reminders and Distraction Techniques
Participants received an individualized 8-week bladder training program supported by smartphone alarm reminders and distraction techniques. The intervention included pelvic floor muscle contractions, urgency suppression strategies, timed voiding with gradually increasing voiding intervals, smartphone alarm reminders, and bead-counting distraction techniques.
Routine Outpatient Care
Participants received routine outpatient follow-up care without structured bladder training during the study period.
Locations (1)
Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)