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NCT Number: NCT06786182

Effectiveness of Abdomino-pelvic Muscle Contraction Education Programme in Healthy Male University Students

This research study investigates the effectiveness of an educational intervention aimed at improving awareness and control of pelvic floor (PF) and abdominal muscle contractions in healthy young male university students. Using ultrasound imaging, the study measures abdominal wall muscle thickness at rest and during pelvic floor contraction, Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) test, and hollowing maneuvers in a randomized control trial.

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Key information

Conditions

Pelvic Floor Abdominal Muscles Abdominal Muscles/ultrasonography

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Angel Gonzalez de la Flor

Madrid, 28029, Spain

About this study

The study addresses the largely overlooked area of male PF health, aiming to increase awareness and improve muscle control in healthy young men. A two-group design will be used to compare abdominal and PF muscle activation between a control group and an intervention group that receives online educational content. The intervention group will participate in a telematic program covering topics such as PF anatomy, muscle function, and the importance of proper muscle activation.

The study will use diagnostic ultrasound to measure thickness changes in the transverse abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO), and external oblique (EO) muscles before and after the intervention in both groups under different conditions: PF rest, PF contraction, single-leg raise (ASLR) test, and the hollowing maneuver.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Men aged 18-30 years
  • Healthy men
  • Informed consent submitted, accepted and signed

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing abdominal cavity surgery
  • Patients with cognitive/proprioceptive impairments
  • Patients who have had physiotherapy interventions of PFM
  • Patients with low scores on the Spanish-validated SHIM sexual health questionnaire for males.

Treatment and study plan

PFM Educational Program

Behavioral

A structured telematic educational program covering PFM anatomy, function, and proper activation techniques. Content includes videos, visual guides, and exercises aimed at promoting PFM co-contraction and awareness.

Primary outcomes

  1. Thickness of the Transverse Abdominal Muscle (TrA)

    Time frame: Measured at baseline (pre-intervention) and at the end of the 4-week intervention period (post-intervention).

    Assessed at rest, during Pelvic floor (PF) contraction and during Active Straight Leg Raise (ASRL) via ultrasound,in centimetres

Secondary outcomes

  1. Thickness of the External (OE) and Internal Oblique (OI) Muscles

    Time frame: Measured at baseline (pre-intervention) and at the end of the 4-week intervention period (post-intervention).

    Measured at rest, during PF contraction, and with the ASLR test using ultrasound, in centimeters

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

European University of Madrid

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of a Pelvic Floor Contraction and Abdomino-pelvic Muscle Contraction Education Programme in Healthy Male University Students: a Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 22, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 22, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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