Comparing measurements obtained by three different brands of Perineometers(Neurodyn Evolution, SensuPower and Peritron) in nulliparae vonlunteers.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Strength of pelvic floor muscles in nulliparae healthy women.; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Musculoskeletal - Normal musculoskeletal and cartilage development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000118202
• Lead Sponsor: Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-02-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

The women met the following inclusion criteria: aged between 18 and 35 years, normal body mass index (BMI) <25kg / m²), nuliparous and not pregnant, without anatomical alterations and without any pelvic floor dysfunctions, having made at least one gynecological appointment in the past twelve months and having no symptoms of vaginal infection such as itching, stinging and / or vaginal discharge of fetid odor

Exclusion Criteria

Women who did not attend the scheduled day of evaluation, which showed intolerance to the use of condoms which covers the perineometer vaginal probe and / or allergy to the gel has been placed on condoms and intolerance in evaluation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Difference of measurements of vaginal pressure between the three brands of perineometer.[Measurements obtained with the three perineometer<br>Each volunteer was evaluated on three alternate days, by a single examiner, through a single brand of perineometer on each day. <br>On the first day the equipment used was Neurodyn Evolution, on the second, Sensu Power and on the third, Peritron.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison between national (Neurodyn Evolution e SensuPower) and imported equipment (Peritron) by elucidate the possibility to compare data obtained by using brazilian perineometers that have different units of measurements with an imported equipment, often used in international studies.[Difference of measurements of vaginal pressure between national and imported equipment assessed on three alternate days, by a single examiner, through a single brand of perineometer on each day. On the first day the equipment used was Neurodyn Evolution, on the second, Sensu Power and on the third, Peritron]