Gynecological Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence
- Registration Number
- NCT01811602
- Lead Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- 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).
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 40
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.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Urinary incontinence 12 weeks Urinary incontinence, measured using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence (ICIQ-UI Short Form) and bladder diary
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Women's Health Centre
🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Women's Health Centre🇨🇦Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaPat Lieblich, PTContactplieblich@cw.bc.ca