CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect Of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises On Sexual Life In Women With Overactive Bladder

Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2021-12-01

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise on sexual life. The study included 64 women admitted to the Erzurum City Hospital, who consented to participate. They were divided into intervention ond control groups (n=32). Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise \*PFME\* was applied to the intervention group for 6 weeks with the Simplex Device accompanied by biofeedback in accordance with the PFME application procedure. The control group received routine care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 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: * Being between 18 and 70 years of age * Speaking Turkish * Being literate * Having a diagnosis of Overactive Bladder (OAB) * Currently receiving pharmacological treatment for OAB * Being willing to participate in the study voluntarily Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of perceptual impairments or psychiatric disorders that interfere with communication * Diagnosis of a neurological disease * Presence of neuropathy due to Diabetes Mellitus * Pelvic organ prolapse at Stage 2 or higher * History of anti-incontinence surgery * Being pregnant

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

Over active bladder questionnaire

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

pelvic floor muscle contraction strength

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

pelvic floor muscle contraction strength

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

pelvic floor muscle relaxation strength

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

Female Sexual Function Index Scores ≤ 26.55

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercises program

Center of Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07030608

SponsorBiruni University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 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.

What they're measuring

Over active bladder questionnaire

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

pelvic floor muscle contraction strength

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

pelvic floor muscle contraction strength

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

pelvic floor muscle relaxation strength

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program

Female Sexual Function Index Scores ≤ 26.55

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercises program

Center of Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale

Timeframe: Change from beginning of the study and after 6th week of exercise program.