Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Laser Acupuncture on Female Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Stress urinary incontinence, or involuntary urine leakage during activities like coughing, laughing, or exercise, is a common condition that impacts quality of life for many women. Pelvic floor muscle training is often used to treat stress incontinence, but additional therapies may enhance outcomes. This randomized controlled trial will compare two physical therapy modalities, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy versus laser acupuncture, along with pelvic floor training for improving stress urinary incontinence in 60 adult women. The study will evaluate their effects on pelvic floor muscle strength, severity of urine leakage, and quality of life. We hypothesize that PEMF and laser acupuncture will both improve stress incontinence, but PEMF will be more effective based on greater pelvic floor stimulation. The study aims to provide evidence on these physical therapy options so that optimized treatment plans can be developed for women with stress urinary incontinence.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Adult females aged 18-65 years with stress urinary incontinence

• Able to comply with study procedures and schedule

Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University
RECRUITING
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin
Contact Information
Primary
Mohamed ElMeligie, Ph.D
mmahm1989@gmail.com
01159880001
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-11-17
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-07-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
Active_comparator: Laser Acupuncture
Sponsors
Leads: Ahram Canadian University

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