Status:
COMPLETED
Intravaginal Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Women With Non-contracting Pelvic Floor
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
Pelvic Floor
Muscle
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
It is estimated that about 30% of women cannot voluntarily contract the pelvic floor muscles (PFM). PFM training (PFMT) represents the first therapeutic option for the treatment of female urinary inco...
Detailed Description
This is a randomized controlled trial. A simple randomization procedure will be conducted using computer generated list. This list will be kept with a secretary not involved with the research. A conce...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women who are routinely referred to the Lucy Montoro Rehabilitation Center of the Hospital das Clínicas of the University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto Medical School - HCFMRP-USP for the physiotherapeutic treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions;
- Pelvic floor muscle function grade 0 (zero) or 1 evaluated by bidigital palpation (Modified Oxford Scale);
- Consent to participate in the study and signing of the free and informed consent form.
Exclusion
- Women with associated neurological pathologies;
- Symptoms of vaginal or urinary tract infection;
- Prolapses classified above grade 2;
- Suspected or confirmed pregnancy and cognitive deficit that compromises the procedure.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 12 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 6 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03319095
Start Date
December 12 2017
End Date
March 6 2020
Last Update
June 18 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14620000