Use of Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Various Types of Urinary Incontinence in Women

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the use of virtual reality (VR) to support pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence (UI). It focuses on improving motivation, awareness, and exercise accuracy through real-time muscle visualization and immersive interaction. The trial compares VR-assisted therapy to conventional approaches to determine if it improves clinical outcomes for women aged 50 to 80 years who have UI of mild to moderate severity. The study includes two groups: one receiving eight sessions of VR therapy over two weeks using a head-mounted display creating an immersive therapeutic garden environment, and the other receiving eight sessions of pelvic floor muscle electrostimulation with EMG biofeedback during the same period. Both interventions are delivered four times per week, with VR sessions lasting 20 minutes and electrostimulation sessions lasting 30 minutes. The VR system provides a multi-sensory experience designed to enhance engagement, while the biofeedback device offers real-time visual feedback to support correct muscle activation. Participants will undergo assessments before and after the two-week treatment to measure changes in quality of life, urinary incontinence severity, pelvic organ prolapse, bladder function, stress levels, and self-esteem. Various questionnaires and clinical evaluations will be used to track progress. The primary outcome is the change in the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire score at two weeks. Safety and adherence will be monitored throughout, and the total participation time is approximately two weeks from enrollment to the end of treatment.

Virtual Reality for Urinary Incontinence in Women