Trampoline-Induced Changes in Pelvic Structure and Continence

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorUniversity of Ottawa

About this trial

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 criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Water

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators