The Efficacy of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Gynecological Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study
Training
+ Usual Care
Urogenital Diseases+8
+ Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
+ Signs and Symptoms
Supportive Care Study
Summary
Study start date: December 1, 2013
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.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).
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.40 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Supportive Care Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 19 to 65 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
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.
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.2 intervention groups are designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
Group II
Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location