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NCT Number: NCT07156266

Comparative Effects of Kegal vs Squat Exercises on Urinary Incontinence Severity and Quality of Life

A randomized clinical trial will be carried out to compare the effectiveness of Kegel and squat exercises in reducing urinary incontinence. The study will include 30 participants diagnosed with urinary incontinence, who will be randomly assigned to either a Kegel exercise group or a squat exercise group. Both groups will perform their respective exercises for 10 minutes, three times daily, over a period of 12 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Long Form (ICIQ-FLUTS LF) and the Incontinence Quality of Life (I-QOL) questionnaire

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Key information

Conditions

Urinary Incontinence Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Male Urogenital Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Urination Disorders Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases Urological Manifestations

Age range

30 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Women aged between 30 and 60 years with a confirmed diagnosis of urinary incontinence (UI) by a qualified healthcare professional.

Women who are physically able to perform the required exercises and are willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant during the study period. Individuals who have undergone surgery within the past six months that may affect pelvic floor strength or urinary incontinence symptoms.

Women with neurological disorders, current urinary tract infections (UTIs), or a history of recurrent UTIs that could influence pelvic floor function or UI symptoms.

Treatment and study plan

Kegal Exercise

Procedure

Dead Bugs:Participants will begin by lying on their backs with their arms extended overhead and legs bent at a 90-degree angle. While engaging their core muscles, they will gradually lower their arms and legs toward the floor, then return to the starting position.

Bridging Exercise: Lying on their backs with knees bent and feet flat on the ground, participants will gently raise their hips upward while activating the pelvic floor muscles, then slowly lower them back to the starting position.

Squats Exercise

Procedure

Sumo Squats: Participants will stand with their feet placed wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointing outward. They will then squat down, keeping their backs straight and their weight on their heels, pause briefly at the bottom, and return to a standing position.

Narrow Squats: With their feet set shoulder-width apart and toes pointing forward or slightly outward, participants will lower their bodies into a squat position while keeping their backs straight and their weight centered in the heels. After a brief pause, they will return to a standing position.

Primary outcomes

  1. Urinary incontinence

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Long Form (ICIQ-FLUTS-LF) will be used to assess the severity of urinary incontinence.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The Incontinence Quality of Life

    Time frame: 12 Weeks

    The Incontinence Quality of Life questionnaire (I-QOL) will be used to assess the quality of life in patients with urinary incontinence.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Faisalabad

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Kegal and Squat Exercises on Urinary Incontinence Severity and Quality of Life

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 5, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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