The effect of pelvic floor muscle training for women with pelvic organ prolapse: a meta-analysis.
Ting Wang, Zhengfang Wen, Meng Li
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35312800Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 45Years - 65Years
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
ID07440875
Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training With and Without Hypopressive Exercises on Strength, Dyspareunia, and Quality of Life in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-02-27
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a common condition in women caused by weak pelvic floor muscles, leading to the descent of pelvic organs and reduced quality of life. This trial compares pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) alone versus PFMT combined with hypopressive exercises in women aged 45 to 65 with stage I-II POP. The goal is to see which approach better improves muscle strength, reduces pain during intercourse (dyspareunia), and enhances overall quality of life. Participants are divided into two groups: one group receives PFMT combined with hypopressive exercises, and the other group receives PFMT alone. The PFMT program includes five appointments over four weeks, teaching correct muscle contractions and providing a personalized home exercise plan. The hypopressive exercise group performs progressive breathing and posture exercises over four weeks, increasing in intensity and duration each week to improve core control and postural stability. During the study, muscle strength is measured with the Modified Oxford Scale, pain is assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and quality of life is evaluated with the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7). Participants keep exercise diaries to track adherence. Data analysis will determine if adding hypopressive exercises to PFMT offers greater benefits after one month of treatment. The total participation period is one month, with outcomes assessed at the end of treatment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training With & Without Hypopressive Exercises
Who Can Participate
Age: 45Years - 65Years
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Married women
- Age between 45 and 65 years
- Postmenopausal status
- Diagnosis of uterine prolapse
- Stage I or II pelvic organ prolapse
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently pregnant or within 6 months postpartum
- History of pelvic floor surgery such as hysterectomy
- Presence of neuromuscular or other comorbid diseases
- Participation in other pelvic floor muscle programs like pilates or yoga
- Psychiatric disorders affecting compliance such as schizophrenia
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants undergo pelvic floor muscle training with or without hypopressive exercises over a 4-week period to improve pelvic floor strength, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.
5 visits over 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Qasim Sandhu Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 6400
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Research Team
I
imran amjad, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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