Understanding deep intra-abdominal pressure and its relationship to PFM pressure in UI-afflicted women
Investigator: Chantale Dumoulin, PhD
Collaborators: Jenny Kruger, PhD, Paul Nielson, PhD, David Budget, PhD
Funding organization: Auckland Biomedical Institute (Auckland University)
Project and objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the validity of a new device, the Femfit, which measures intra-vaginal pressure profiles.
Who may participate in this research?
Women age 18 and over, who are:
Interested in testing a new device measuring intra-vaginal pressure.
Experienced urinary incontinence at least 3 times per week for at least 3 months
Are interested in actively participating in a pelvic floor physiotherapy intervention
*Other admission criteria may apply.