CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasound Imaging of Core Muscles Activity in Multiparous Women With Vaginal Laxity: A Cross-Sectional Study

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2022-11-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the ultrasound imaging of core muscles activity in multiparous women with vaginal laxity versus normal controls.

Age range35 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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✓. The participants' age range from 35 to 45 years
✓. their body mass index is 25-30 kg/m2,
✓. The number of normal deliveries ≤ three times,
✓. having a regular menstruation.
✓. They participate in the study after at least two years from their last delivery.

✕. Prior history of disc prolapse and sacroiliac joints, symphysis pubic joint as well as lower limb problems, leg length discrepancy, and diastasis recti.
✕. Surgery related to the spine, abdomen or pelvis.
✕. Genital prolapse, urinary tract infection, and intrauterine device.
✕. Diabetes, chest and/or cardiac disease.
✕. Using any drugs for sexual dysfunction.

ِAssessment of diaphragmatic force

Timeframe: 3 months

Assessment of transverse abdominis thickness

Timeframe: 3 months

Assessment of lumbar multifidus thickness

Timeframe: 3 months

Assessment of pelvic floor muscle force

Timeframe: 3 months

NCT IDNCT05707793

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-31