| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/102659 [Registered on: 02/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
30/01/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Non-randomized, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effects of hip strengthening exercises on stress urinary incontinence |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effects of hip muscles strengthening on stress urinary incontinence symptoms in middle aged women. |
| Trial Acronym |
Nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Nandini M |
| Designation |
Postgraduate Student |
| Affiliation |
SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEACH [DEEMED UNIVERSITY] |
| Address |
NO:01,RAMACHANDRA NAGAR,SRI RAMACHANDRA FACULY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,SRIHER,CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
NO:01 RAMACHANDRA NAGAR, SRI RAMACHANDRA FACULY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,SRIHER,CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600116
India |
| Phone |
9952012029 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
nandinimathiazhagan01@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr B SATHYAPRABHA |
| Designation |
PROFESSOR, HoD,DEPARTMENT OF WOMENS HEALTH |
| Affiliation |
SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEACH [DEEMED UNIVERSITY] |
| Address |
NO:01,RAMACHANDRA NAGAR,SRI RAMACHANDRA FACULY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,SRIHER,CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
NO:01 RAMACHANDRA NAGAR,SRI RAMACHANDRA FACULY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,SRIHER,CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600116
India |
| Phone |
9677290892 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sathya.b@sriramachandra.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
DrBSATHYAPRABHA |
| Designation |
PROFESSOR, HoD, DEPARTMENT OF WOMENS HEALTH |
| Affiliation |
SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEACH [DEEMED UNIVERSITY] |
| Address |
NO:01 RAMACHANDRA NAGAR,SRI RAMACHANDRA FACULY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,SRIHER,CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
NO:01 RAMACHANDRA NAGAR,SRI RAMACHANDRA FACULY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,SRIHER,CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600116
India |
| Phone |
09677290892 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
sathya.b@sriramachandra.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Nandini.M |
| Address |
NO:01 RAMACHANDRA NAGAR, SRI RAMACHANDRA FACULY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY,SRIHER,CHENNAI, TAMILNADU |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [NIL] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Nandini M |
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY, SRI RAMACHANDRA HOSPITAL |
No.1 Ramachandra nagar ,Sri Ramachandra hospital,SRIHER,chennai,tamilnadu
Chennai
TAMIL NADU |
9952012029
nandinimathiazhagan01@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| SRIHER |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Stress Urinary Incontinence |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Abdominal strengthening exercise and kegels exercise |
Abdominal strengthening exercise and kegels exercise with progression for 5 days a week for 12 weeks |
| Intervention |
Abdominal strengthening exercises,Hip strengthening ecercises and kegels exercise |
Abdominal strengthening exercises,Hip strengthening exercise and kegels exercise with progression for 5 days a week for 12 weeks. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
45.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
59.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Female |
| Details |
The study population includes women aged 45–59 years of age.
Clinically diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence.
Able to understand and follow verbal commands or instructions.
•Not currently engaged in any pelvic floor rehabilitation program.
•Women who give consent to participate in the study. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Mixed or urge urinary incontinence, overactive bladder.
Women with severe cardiovascular problems, neurological issues, severe musculoskeletal problems.
Pregnancy or postpartum (within 6 months).
•Those with pelvic organ malignancy, undergoing radical surgery for pelvis, sling or prolapse surgery. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| ICIQ-UI SF score reduction and Pelvic floor muscles strength (PERFECT) |
6 months |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| hip strengthening exercise |
6 month |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="40"
Sample Size from India="40"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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Phase 1 |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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10/02/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
10/02/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Stress urinary incontinence is defined as involuntary urine leakage during activities that increase intraabdominal pressure. Hip muscles, particularly the Obturator Internus, contribute to continence through fascial connections with levator ani. PFMT is the first line treatment for SUI. Recent studies highlight the role of hip muscle performance, especially external rotators and abductors, which are often weak in SUI patients. The myofascial connection between the Obturator Internus and levator Ani creates a pivotal support region, acting as an anchoring point for pelvic organs and structures. SUI patient has weakness in hip abductors and external rotators. Strengthening synergistic muscles such as the Obturator Internus can indirectly enhance PFM activity. |