Electrical Stimulation and Vaginal Palpation in the Pelvic Floor Muscles Awareness: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Enrollment
- 120
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from baseline in the PFM awareness
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of transvaginal electrical stimulation, vaginal palpation, and vaginal palpation associated with posterior pelvic tilt and contraction of accessory muscles in the acquisition of ability to contract the pelvic floor muscles (PFM), as well as to evaluate the sexual function of women studied.
Detailed Description
Many women does not know to contract the PFM voluntarily favoring the development of disorders such as urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual disorders. However there are no studies in the literature that address the application of therapeutic resources available to improve the PFM awareness. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of transvaginal electrical stimulation, vaginal palpation, vaginal palpation associated with posterior pelvic tilt and contraction of accessory muscles in the acquisition of ability to contract the PFM, as well as to evaluate the sexual function of women studied. One hundred twenty women with PFM function graded 0 and 1 measured by Oxford Modified Scale will be submitted at random to physical therapy with transvaginal electrical stimulation, vaginal palpation, vaginal palpation associated with posterior pelvic tilt and contraction of accessory muscles (glutes and hip adductors) and the control group who receive verbal instructions related to the pelvic floor and its contraction. For the evaluation of the sexual function will be applied the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The patients will be assessed by vaginal palpation, perineometry and surface electromyography before and after the intervention.
Investigators
Elaine Cristine Lemes Mateus de Vasconcelos
PhD student
University of Sao Paulo
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Women with age greater than or equal 18 years; Women with pelvic floor muscle function graded 0 and 1 measured by Oxford Modified Scale; Women who voluntarily consente to participate in research.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Women with associated neurological pathologies; Women with symptoms of vaginal or urinary tract infection; Women with pelvic organs prolapse graded greater than 2; Pregnancy suspected or confirmed; Cognitive deficit that impedes or impair the procedure.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from baseline in the PFM awareness
Time Frame: Baseline, two months
The transvaginal electrical stimulation, vaginal palpation, and vaginal palpation associated with posterior pelvic tilt and contraction of accessory muscles improve the results in the acquisition of contraction capacity of PFM when compared to controls that receive verbal instructions related to the PFM. The improvement will be assessed through the increase of the grade of vaginal palpation measured by Oxford Modified Scale and through the increase of values of the perineometry and surface eletromyography.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change from baseline in the sexual function(Baseline, two months)