Do Intravaginal Devices Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Female Runners? (NCT05773378)
Do Intravaginal Devices Reduce or Eliminate Exercise Induced Urinary Incontinence in Female Runners?
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
More than one in five females experience the embarrassment and shame of urine leakage while exercising and this urinary incontinence (UI) is a substantial barrier to exercise. As many as one in three females with UI report that they limit their physical activity due to incontinence: 11.6% by not exercising at all, 11.3% by exercising less and 12.4% by changing the type of exercise they perform. It is imperative to look for alternatives to manage this condition, as it is a key reason why females abandon the very physical exercise that is necessary to maintain or improve their physical and mental health and their quality of life. While there is Grade A evidence for pelvic floor muscle training and some evidence for intravaginal pessaries to reduce symptoms of UI in general female populations, no study has evaluated the impact of conservative interventions specifically on UI experienced predominantly during running.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: McLean Function Measurement Lab — Ottawa, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- McLean Function Measurement Lab — Ottawa, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (613) 562-5800
Email: lmclea2@uottawa.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.