Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle and Abdominal Training in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Muscle WeaknessStress Urinary Incontinence
- Interventions
- Other: Pelvic Floor Muscle TrainingOther: Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Abdominal Training
- Registration Number
- NCT03401983
- Lead Sponsor
- Trakya University
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle and abdominal training in reproductive-age patients with stress urinary incontinence.
This prospective randomized controlled design study included 64 female patients aged 18-49 years with stress urinary incontinence. The patients were divided into 2 groups (32 PFMT "Pelvic Floor Muscle Training" and 32 PFMT+AT "Abdominal Training") by computer-based randomization. The stress urinary incontinence type was assessed by a stress test, and the pelvic floor muscle strength was measured with a home biofeedback device. Voiding functions were assessed by a 3-day voiding diary and uroflowmetric test. The UDI-6 scale was used to assess the urinary symptoms, and the IIQ-7 scale was used to assess the quality of life. The follow-up measurements of both groups were obtained in the 0th, 4th, and 8th weeks.
- Detailed Description
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle and abdominal training in reproductive-age patients with stress urinary incontinence.
This prospective randomized controlled design study included 64 female patients aged 18-49 years with stress urinary incontinence. The patients were divided into 2 groups (32 PFMT "Pelvic Floor Muscle Training" and 32 PFMT+AT "Abdominal Training") by computer-based randomization. The stress urinary incontinence type was assessed by a stress test, and the pelvic floor muscle strength was measured with a home biofeedback device. Voiding functions were assessed by a 3-day voiding diary and uroflowmetric test. The UDI-6 scale was used to assess the urinary symptoms, and the IIQ-7 scale was used to assess the quality of life. The follow-up measurements of both groups were obtained in the 0th, 4th, and 8th weeks.
Participation of 29 patients from each group in the study was determined as sufficient to test the two-way hypothesis, with an effect size of 0.75, with an alpha level of 0.05, and with a power of 80%. However, 32 patients from each group were included as a precaution against possible missing data.
These women were randomly divided into the PFMT+AT (n=32) and PFMT (n=32) groups using a computer based randomization scheme. The data were collected from both groups at the 0th, 4th, and 8th weeks.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 64
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description PFMT Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Pelvic Floor Muscle Training PFMT + AT Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Abdominal Training Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Abdominal Training
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline pelvic floor muscle strength at 8 weeks 0th, 4th, and 8th weeks. Pelvic floor muscle strength was measured using a perineometry device
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline UDI-6 score at 8 weeks 0th, 4th, and 8th weeks. Urinary symptoms were measured using the Urinary Distress Inventory (UDI-6)
Change from baseline IIQ-7 score at 8 weeks 0th, 4th, and 8th weeks Urinary symptoms were measured using the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7),