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NCT Number: NCT07004738

Assessment of Rectus Abdominis Muscle Thickness and Residual Bladder Volume Before and After Pelvic Floor Exercises

The study will be conducted on 40 women between the ages of 20-40 who volunteer to participate in the study. All participants will be selected from individuals who have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction and have no history of pelvic surgery. Pelvic floor dysfunction will be diagnosed by an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist. Participants will be divided into two groups as the Pelvic floor exercise group and the control group.

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Key information

Conditions

Pelvic Floor Disorders Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Male Urogenital Diseases Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study will be conducted on 40 women between the ages of 20-40 who volunteer to participate in the study. All participants will be selected from individuals who have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction and have no history of pelvic surgery. Pelvic floor dysfunction will be diagnosed by an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist. Participants will be divided into two groups as the Pelvic floor exercise group and the control group. Group distributions will be made by randomization.org website. Participants in the pelvic floor exercise group will be instructed to do daily pelvic floor exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist specialized in pelvic health. No exercises will be given to women diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction in this group. Women will continue their routine lives and their evaluations will be made.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • were being between 20-40 years of age,
  • having pelvic floor dysfunction,
  • not having any problems that would prevent performing pelvic floor exercises

Exclusion criteria

  • previous pelvic surgery
  • active urinary tract infections
  • neurological conditions affecting bladder control

Treatment and study plan

Pelvic floor exercises

Other

The bladder should be emptied before the exercise. In order to correctly identify the pelvic floor muscles, it is necessary to initially try to hold urine while emptying the bladder. If the result is successful, it means that the correct muscles have contracted. During the learning phase, the exercise can be done in a supine position with the legs bent at the knees or in a sitting position. Initially, the pelvic floor muscles should be contracted for 5 seconds by pulling them inward as if stopping the passage of urine or gas, and then rested for 5 seconds.

Control Group

Other

Women in this group who have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction will not be given any exercises. Women will continue their routine lives and their evaluations will be made.

Primary outcomes

  1. Ultrasound Measurements

    Time frame: 20 minutes

    Ultrasound measurements will be performed at two points: at baseline (before the exercise program) and after 6 weeks of intervention. A high-resolution ultrasound device will be used to measure the thickness and cross-sectional area of the rectus abdominis muscle at rest.

  2. The residual bladder volume measurement

    Time frame: 20 minutes

    The residual bladder volume immediately after voiding will also be measured by ultrasonography to assess bladder control.A normal post-void residual volume is between 50 mL (milliliters) and 100 mL.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Ultrasound Assessment of Rectus Abdominis Muscle Thickness and Residual Bladder Volume Before and After Pelvic Floor Exercises

Acronym: Ultrasound

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jun 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Jun 4, 2025

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