The Impact of Trunk and Lower Extremity Electrical Stimulation on Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in… (NCT07554612) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Trunk and Lower Extremity Electrical Stimulation on Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Females
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-03-23
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) applied to the trunk and lower extremity muscles on pelvic floor muscle strength in healthy women. Since pelvic floor muscles are deep-seated and can be difficult to activate voluntarily, this research explores whether stimulating related muscle groups (core and legs) can provide an indirect benefit to pelvic floor strength. Participants will be divided into three groups (EMS + exercise, Sham-EMS + exercise, and exercise only) and will undergo a 6-week intervention program. Changes in pelvic floor muscle strength will be evaluated using a perineometer to determine the effectiveness of this non-invasive approach.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Biological female volunteers aged between 18 and 45 years.
* Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m².
* Being sedentary or having a low level of physical activity (not participating in regular exercise programs in the last 6 months).
* Volunteering to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form.
* Being mentally and physically capable of following the 12-week exercise and EMS protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a history of pelvic floor surgery or major abdominal surgery.
* Being pregnant or having given birth within the last 6 months.
* Having a diagnosed neurological disorder that affects muscle control (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's).
* Having an active urinary tract infection or symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.
* Having a cardiac pacemaker or any metal implants in the trunk and hip area (contraindications for EMS).
* Having chronic diseases that may interfere with exercise participation (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, severe cardiovascular disease).
* Having skin lesions, infections, or severe sensitivity in the areas where EMS electrodes will be applied.
* Using medications that affect muscle metabolism or the neuromuscular system.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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