Phone App vs. In-Person Training for Bladder Leakage in Women

Plain-English translation of NCT07597174 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated May 2026 · Translation generated September 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial compares two ways to treat urinary leakage (when you leak urine with coughing, sneezing, or exercise) in women. You would be randomly assigned to either use a smartphone app designed for pelvic floor muscle exercises or attend supervised in-person training sessions. The goal is to find out if the app works just as well as traditional in-person rehabilitation, and if it might be easier for women to access and stick with the treatment.

Many women in Portugal with urinary leakage never get treated because supervised rehabilitation requires multiple weekly visits to a hospital—which isn't practical for everyone. This app-based approach could make treatment more accessible and convenient, but researchers need to confirm it actually works as well as the standard in-person program.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 18 years or older
you have been diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence or mixed incontinence where stress leakage is the main problem
you have experienced urinary leakage at least once per week over the past month
your pelvic floor muscles are strong enough to contract on command, as confirmed by a doctor at your first visit
you have access to a smartphone and can use basic apps

You likely don't qualify if…

you have a urinary catheter in place
you have active cancer in your pelvic organs
you have moderate to severe pelvic organ prolapse (sagging of pelvic structures)
you have had recent surgery or treatment for urinary leakage within the past year
you are pregnant or gave birth less than 6 months ago

What participation looks like

If you join this trial, you will first attend a medical visit to confirm you can properly contract your pelvic floor muscles. Then you will be randomly assigned to either use the hospital's smartphone app to do pelvic floor exercises at home or attend supervised training sessions at the hospital two to three times per week. The study lasts about 3 to 4 months, and your progress will be tracked to see which approach helps reduce your leakage.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 11, 2026 · Not medical advice

Phone App vs. In-Person Training for Bladder Leakage in Women

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)