RecruitingNCT07183800

Trampoline-Induced Changes in Pelvic Structure and Continence

Does a 10-minute Trampoline Protocol Induce Urine Leakage or Changes in Pelvic Morphometry Among Females Who Report That They do Not Experience Symptoms of Urinary Incontinence?


Sponsor

University of Ottawa

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jul 16, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a short bout of high-intensity trampoline jumping induces urinary leakage or measurable changes in pelvic floor morphology in active females aged 18-40 who do not report symptoms of urinary incontinence. The main questions it aims to answer are: Hypothesis 1: Does a single 10-minute trampoline protocol result in acute changes in pelvic floor structure, including bladder neck position, levator plate length, and/or posterior urethrovesical angle (PUVA)? Hypothesis 2: Do participants report any urinary leakage during the jumping protocol, despite being asymptomatic at baseline? Hypothesis 3: Do pelvic morphology changes recover within 30 minutes post-jumping, or do alterations persist? Researchers will perform within-subject comparisons at multiple time points (pre-jump, immediately post-jump, and 30 minutes post-jump) using transperineal ultrasound imaging to assess structural changes. Participants will: * Attend one laboratory visit * Complete baseline pelvic health questionnaires (ICIQ-UI Short Form and PFD Sentinel). * Undergo 2D transperineal ultrasound imaging in the standing position at rest, immediately post-jumping, and 30 minutes post-jumping. * Perform a 10-minute high-intensity jumping protocol on a mini-trampoline, while heart rate and perceived exertion are monitored. * Verbally report any urine leakage during jumping using standardized descriptors.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Aged 18-40
  • Engage in regular physical activity or sport
  • Do not experience frequent urinary leakage (no more than once per month during exercise, coughing, or sneezing)
  • Can complete a 10-minute jumping protocol

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Currently pregnant or have been pregnant in the past 6 months
  • Have cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and/or neurological conditions
  • Have a lower body injury that limits your ability to jump
  • Have had a hysterectomy and/or incontinence surgery

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Interventions

OTHERWater

Participants will undergo a standardized 10-minute high-intensity trampoline jumping protocol designed to elicit mechanical loading on the pelvic floor. Prior to the jumping session, bladder volume will be assessed via transabdominal ultrasound. If a participant's bladder contains less than 100 mL of urine, they will be asked to drink water and wait until a target range of 100-200 mL is reached to ensure consistent pre-jump bladder filling across participants. This approach minimizes variability in bladder volume, which could influence pelvic floor measurements.


Locations(1)

University of Ottawa - Lees Campus

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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