Assessment of Pelvic Floor Function in Elderly
Completed
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence
- Registration Number
- NCT00765622
- Lead Sponsor
- Catholic University of Brasília
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the importance of functional assessment of the pelvic floor (AFA) in older women, as prognostic factor for Urinary Incontinence (UI).
- Detailed Description
Incontinence elderly assessment
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 153
Inclusion Criteria
- Elderly women
- Urinary incontinence
Exclusion Criteria
- Cesarean surgery
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method All patients were submitted for review physiotherapeutic through palpation bidigital and quantification of contraction pelvic, was performed using a my feedback of pressure Only one measure at the begging of the study
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie pelvic floor dysfunction in elderly women with urinary incontinence?
How does functional assessment of the pelvic floor compare to standard diagnostic methods for urinary incontinence?
Are there specific biomarkers that correlate with pelvic floor function and urinary incontinence severity in older women?
What are the potential adverse events associated with pelvic floor function assessment techniques in elderly populations?
What combination therapies or interventions are being explored alongside pelvic floor assessments for urinary incontinence management?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UC
🇧🇷Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
UC🇧🇷Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil