Pelvic floor muscle training with surface electromyography

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pelvic floor muscle function; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN92265528
• Lead Sponsor: Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport

Brief Summary

2019 Results article in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30761019 results 2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32028397 results (added 07/02/2020) 2019 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31478796/ results in future exercise professionals (added 04/02/2022) 2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34414979/ results of high-impact aerobics programme (added 04/02/2022) 2021 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1007/s11062-021-09902-8 results of one-time biofeedback EMG session (added 04/02/2022) 2018 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30106065/ sEMG training results (added 04/02/2022) 2018 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1007/s11062-018-9740-4 training-related changes in EMG activity (added 04/02/2022) 2022 Other publications in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36248694/ conducted as part of this study: influence of one-time biofeedback electromyography session (added 03/09/2024) 2022 Other publications in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35627446/ Conducted as part of this study: Improving the Technique of Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction (added 06/09/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-07-25
• Study Completion: 2022-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 9 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 638

Inclusion Criteria

1. Women at the age of 18-45 years old (including pregnant women; nulliparous, primiparous or multiparous)
2. Health condition allows for physical activity
3. Availability to implement 6-week training program

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of pelvic-floor disorders
2. History of urogenital tract dysfunctions
3. Complicated pregnancy during the study
4. Any contraindications to physical activity

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Pelvic-floor muscle function is measured using the TeleMyo™ 2400T Direct Transmission System (DTS), NORAXON EMG and Sensors System (Scottsdale, AZ, USA) at baseline and 6 weeks.<br><br>Added 16/04/2018:<br>2. The lif eimpact of urinary incontinence symptoms is assessed using the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire at baseline and 6 weeks.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Technique of the pelvic-floor muscle contraction is determined using a electromyography (EMG) data at baseline and 6 weeks.