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Age: 18Years - 35Years
FEMALE
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Comparative Effects of Hypopressive and Transverses Abdominis Focused Core Training on Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Function and Quality of Life in Postpartum

Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-05-08

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

4 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of two different core training methods on urinary incontinence, pelvic floor function, and quality of life in postpartum women. This study focuses on women who have given birth vaginally and experience urinary incontinence. The research aims to understand which training approach better supports recovery and daily well-being after childbirth. Two training programs are being compared: hypopressive training and transverse abdominis focused core training. Both involve supervised exercise sessions lasting 30 to 40 minutes, three times a week, for six weeks. These exercises are designed to activate and strengthen the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles using various postures to improve muscular endurance and foundational strength. Participants will be assessed at the start and after six weeks using questionnaires that measure urinary incontinence severity, pelvic floor function, and the impact on quality of life and daily activities. These tools include the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire, King's Health Questionnaire, and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire. Data will be analyzed to compare the effectiveness of the two training methods in improving participants' symptoms and well-being.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Comparative Effects of Hypopressive and Transverses Abdominis Focused Core Training in Postpartum

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 35Years
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Multiparous women with urinary incontinence
  • Had undergone normal vaginal delivery
  • Free from any medical and gynecological risk factors and/or conditions
  • Positive stress urinary incontinence test: Pad test
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Neurological impairments or connective tissue disorders
  • Active urinary or vaginal infection in the past 3 months
  • Known detrusor instability
  • Previous surgery to alleviate stress urinary incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

Treatment

Duration - 6 weeks

Participants attend supervised core training sessions focused on hypopressive or transverses abdominis exercises to improve urinary incontinence and pelvic floor function.

3 sessions per week, 30-40 minutes each session

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

Al-madawah rehabilitation clinic

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 6400

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Research Team

I

imran amjad

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

SINGLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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Published Research Related To This Trial

The effects of an 8-week hypopressive exercise training program on urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle activation: A randomized controlled trial.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36482844

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