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NCT01811602
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The Efficacy of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Gynecological Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

University of British Columbia1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentDecember 2013
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ConditionsUrinary Incontinence

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Urinary Incontinence
Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Enrollment
40
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Urinary incontinence
Last Updated
11 years ago
OverviewInvestigatorsEligibility CriteriaOutcomesSitesSimilar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

A randomized controlled trial pilot study to test the efficacy of a pelvic muscular training intervention led by a physiotherapist on urinary incontinence, quality of life and sexual health in women who report urinary urgency and incontinence following surgery and radiation treatment for gynecological cancer vs. usual care (a 1-page sheet on Kegel exercises).

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
December 2013
End Date
August 2016
Last Updated
11 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
Female

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • •treated with surgery and adjuvant treatment, including radiation, for gynecological cancer within the last 3 years

Exclusion Criteria

  • •stage IV cancer or stage III and IV cervical cancer
  • •radiation not part of treatment
  • •known spinal or long bone metastases diagnosis with a neuromuscular disorder that may impact pelvic floor muscle function
  • •urinary incontinence issues prior to cancer diagnosis
  • •scheduled or previous surgical treatment of incontinence
  • •fecal incontinence
  • •body mass index (BMI) \> 35
  • •use of medications to improve bladder function
  • •unable to complete questionnaires in English or unable to actively participate in physiotherapy treatment provided in English.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Urinary incontinence

Time Frame: 12 weeks

Urinary incontinence, measured using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence (ICIQ-UI Short Form) and bladder diary

Study Sites (1)

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