CompletedNot Applicable

Development & Validation of Pregnancy Specific Pelvic Floor Rehab Protocol

Pakistan15 participantsStarted 2024-02-11

Plain-language summary

Pelvic Floor Weakness is very common Facing by women during Pregnancy. PFM weakness is recognized as one of the problems encountered in patients with urinary and fecal incontinence which have very negative impact on Quality of life of Patients. This project aims to design, implement, and validate a pelvic floor rehabilitation protocol specifically for pregnant individuals.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed pelvic floor dysfunction. Female participants experience pelvic floor symptoms such as incontinence, pelvic pain, or prolapse. No previous participation in a structured pelvic floor rehabilitation program within the last six months Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant during the study period. * Patients with neurological disorders affecting pelvic floor function (e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). * Individuals with severe psychiatric conditions that might interfere with participation. * Recent pelvic surgery within the last three months. * Any contraindications to physical therapy or specific exercises included in the rehab program.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI)

Timeframe: Baseline to 4th Week

Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFQI)

Timeframe: Baseline to 4th Week

Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength Assessment through MMT-oxford scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 4th Week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06875778

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.