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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/07/090121 [Registered on: 03/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 03/07/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Yoga & Naturopathy 
Study Design  Randomized Factorial Trial 
Public Title of Study   Effect of yogasana and kegel exercise in urinary problems of women 
Scientific Title of Study   A STUDY ON EVALUATION OF EFFECTS OF YOGASANA (TITALIASANA AND UTTKATASANA) VERSUS KEGEL EXERCISE IN CASES Of OVER ACTIVE BLADDER AND URINARY INCONTINENCE IN FEMALES 
Trial Acronym   
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Sheetal Singh 
Designation  Ph.D Scholar 
Affiliation   
Address  Department of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi
UTTAR PRADESH
221005
India 
Phone  6388056415  
Fax    
Email  sheetal.shiva@bhu.ac.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Arun Kumar Dwivedi 
Designation  Assistant Professor 
Affiliation   
Address  Department of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi
UTTAR PRADESH
221005
India 
Phone  9451050860  
Fax    
Email  drarunbhu@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Sheetal Singh 
Designation  Ph.D Scholar 
Affiliation   
Address  Department of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi
UTTAR PRADESH
221005
India 
Phone  6388056415  
Fax    
Email  sheetal.shiva@bhu.ac.in  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi, Uttar pradesh, Pin code-221005, India 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  University Grant Commission 
Address  Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 
Type of Sponsor  Government funding agency 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
Department of Shalya Tantra Faculty of Ayurveda Institute of Medical Science BHU Varanasi  Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Arun Kumar Dwivedi  Banaras Hindu University  Department of Shalya Tantra Faculty of Ayurveda Institute of Medical Science Banaras Hindu University Varanasi
Varanasi
UTTAR PRADESH 
9161499774

drarunbhu@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Banaras Hindu University Institute of Medical Sciences Institutional Ethics Committee Varanasi 221005   Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: N80-N98||Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Yoga protocal  50% of the cases will undergo kegel exercise of the study and rest 50% will go under titaliasana and uttkatasana 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  30.00 Year(s)
Age To  60.00 Year(s)
Gender  Female 
Details  Females aged 30-60 years, diagnosed with OAB AND UI in the outpatient department (OPD) and IPD, IMS BHU
Experiencing symptom for the last 2 months
Willing to participate and follow the intervention protocol.
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  female age less than 30 and more than 60 .• Pregnant or Postpartum Women (within 6 months postpartum) • History of Pelvic Surgery  
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Other 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
OAB Symptom Severity and Urinary Incontinence Severity.  8 week 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Quality of Life  8 week 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="100"
Sample Size from India="100" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   16/07/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="3"
Months="2"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  
Overactive bladder OAB and urinary incontinence UI are common conditions in both men and women, especially increasing with age. OAB involves frequent urgency, nocturia, and sometimes urge incontinence. UI refers to involuntary urine leakage and can be classified into types such as stress, urge, mixed, overflow, and functional incontinence. Women are more affected than men, with factors like childbirth, obesity, and aging increasing risk. These conditions negatively impact physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life by causing infections, falls, embarrassment, and mental stress.


Yoga is being explored as a noninvasive method to manage OAB and UI. It strengthens pelvic muscles, reduces stress, and improves neuromuscular coordination. Studies have shown that yoga practices like Tadasana, Utkatasana, and Trikonasana improved muscle strength, reduced symptoms, and enhanced quality of life in women. Kegel exercises are also widely recommended to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and reduce UI symptoms. Research comparing both methods shows promising results but lacks standardization and head-to-head trials.


The study aims and objectives is to evaluate the effectiveness of Yogasana Titaliasana and Utkatasana versus Kegel exercises in the management of overactive bladder OAB and urinary incontinence UI in females, focusing on symptom reduction, quality of life, and healthcare resource utilization, To evaluate changes in quality of life. And To provide evidence-based recommendations for integrating Yogasana as a non-invasive, cost-effective treatment alternative for OAB and UI in clinical and community settings. Null Hypothesis of the study is-There is no significant effect in the efficacy of yogasanas vs Kegel exercises in the management of Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence in females. and alternative Hypothesis is-There is a significant effect in the efficacy of yogasanas vs Kegel exercises in the management of Overactive Bladder and Urinary Incontinence in females. And Research variable is Dependent – OAB symptoms, UI severity, Quality of life. Independent – Yogasanas Titaliasana and uttkatasana, and Kegel exercises.
This study will involve 100 women divided into two groups Group A will perform Kegel exercises and Group B will perform the selected yoga poses for eight weeks. Outcomes will be measured using standard tools like OAB symptom score, ICIQ-UI SF, and Kings Health Questionnaire. Participants must meet certain criteria and avoid certain health conditions that could affect results.


Group A will be taught traditional Kegel exercises aimed at strengthening pelvic floor muscles through repeated contractions. Group B will perform yogasanas including Titaliasana a seated pose for inner thigh relaxation and Utkatasana a squatting pose for strength and balance. Both groups will follow a supervised 8-week protocol with daily practice. Follow-up assessments will evaluate changes in symptoms and overall well-being.


This study addresses a gap in evidence and aims to help healthcare providers choose effective and patient-friendly treatments. Yoga may offer a low-cost and sustainable option for managing OAB and UI, reducing reliance on medication and invasive procedures.
 
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