CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Kegel Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises on Urinary Retention, Pain, and Comfort Levels in Patients After Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Turkey (Türkiye)58 participantsStarted 2024-08-14

Plain-language summary

This study was planned as a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of Kegel pelvic floor muscle exercises on urinary retention and comfort levels of patients after lumbar disc herniation surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Agreeing to participate in the study * Over 18 years of age * No communication barrier * Having undergone lumbar disc herniation surgery under general anesthesia * Being immobile for the first 8 hours postoperatively * Not having a urinary catheter inserted during the intraoperative period Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * Previous urinary disorders/symptoms (such as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) * Spinal trauma, preoperative neurological disorder * Patients with preoperative catheterization

What they're measuring

Effect of Kegel pelvic floor muscle exercises on urinary retention of patients after lumbar disc herniation surgery.

Timeframe: After completing Kegel pelvic floor muscle exercises in the first 8 hours after surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06578221

SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-22

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