RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05814614

Bladder Complaints in Parkinson's Disease Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises and Electrical Stimulation

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises and Electrical Stimulation, a Randomized Control Trial

Sponsor

Leiden University Medical Center

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Sep 25, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Parkinson Disease Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of pelvic physical therapy with different types of electrical stimulation(ES) for bladder complaints in people with Parkinson's disease. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the effect of pelvic physical therapy with ES for bladder complaints in people with Parkinson's disease. Secondary question: What is the most effective type of ES on bladder complaints in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be randomized into three groups. Two different kinds of ES and a sham group. Participants will receive eight session of pelvic physical therapy. Pelvic physical therapy consists of e.g. bladder training, pelvic floor muscle exercises and biofeedback.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is testing whether pelvic floor muscle exercises and electrical stimulation — supervised by a pelvic physiotherapist — can reduce bladder problems (like urgency, frequency, or leakage) in people with Parkinson's disease. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease - You are 18 or older - You experience urinary symptoms (urgency, frequency, leakage, or difficulty urinating) - Your Parkinson's medication has been stable for at least 3 months - You can read and understand Dutch and independently fill in questionnaires - You are able to visit a pelvic floor physiotherapy practice on your own **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have other neurological conditions in addition to Parkinson's - You have had pelvic surgery within the last year - You have active cancer or ongoing cancer treatment in the pelvic region - You are unable to visit the physiotherapy practice independently Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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