Virtual Reality for Urinary Incontinence in Women

Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of using virtual reality to support pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence. The intervention aims to enhance patients' motivation, awareness, and exercise accuracy through real-time muscle visualization and immersive interaction. The project seeks to determine whether virtual reality-assisted therapy improves clinical outcomes compared to conventional approaches.

Conditions

• Urinary Incontinence
• Pelvic Floor Disorder

Interventions

DEVICE

Virtual Reality Therapy

Eight sessions of virtual reality therapy will be administered over a two-week period (four sessions per week, each lasting 20 minutes). The intervention will be delivered using the VRTierOne device (Stolgraf®), which employs a head-mounted display to create a fully immersive environment. Through the integration of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic stimuli, the therapy provides a multi-sensory experience that can have calming and mood-enhancing effects, as well as support psychological engagement and motivation in the rehabilitation process. The virtual environment-designed as a therapeutic garden-is rich in symbols and metaphors derived from Ericksonian psychotherapy. The central element of this environment is the Garden of Revival, a metaphor for the patient's health. Once vibrant and full of life, the garden is now neglected and requires care and effort to be restored. Throughout the therapeutic process, the patient is guided by a symbolic narrative reflecting their individual

DEVICE

Pelvic Floor Muscle Electrostimulation with EMG Biofeedback

Eight sessions of pelvic floor muscle electrostimulation combined with EMG biofeedback will be provided over a two-week period (four sessions per week). The intervention will be delivered using a specialized EMG-Biofeedback electrostimulation device equipped with a screen for real-time signal visualization. Vaginal electrodes will be used to ensure precise stimulation and accurate detection of pelvic floor muscle activity. During each 30-minute session, patients will receive symmetrical biphasic rectangular electrical impulses at a frequency of 50 Hz, with a 5-second stimulation phase followed by a 10-second rest period. The intensity of the stimulation will be individually adjusted to ensure both safety and comfort. The integrated biofeedback system will allow participants to observe their muscle activation patterns on the screen, enhancing their awareness and control of pelvic floor function and supporting the learning of correct activation during voluntary contractions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Independent Public Health Care Center of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Wrocław

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa

  collaborator OTHER

• Wroclaw Medical University

  collaborator OTHER

• Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Gabriela Kołodyńska, PhD · Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Poland

• Joanna Szczepańska-Gieracha, Professor · Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Poland

• Maciej Zalewski, PhD · Wroclaw Medical University (Poland)

• Waldemar Andrzejewski, Professor · Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Poland

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

50 Years

Max Age

80 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-07-15

Primary Completion

2025-09-30

Completion

2027-06-15

Countries

• Poland

Study Locations