A 4-Week Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Program in Female Medical Students: Knowledge and Ultrasoun… (NCT07742072) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A 4-Week Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Program in Female Medical Students: Knowledge and Ultrasound Assessment
Poland49 participantsStarted 2025-11-14
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a four-week pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training program using different activation strategies on pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women. An additional objective was to assess participants' knowledge of pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function, and voluntary activation.
Healthy female medical students were assigned to one of three training groups: a breathing exercise group, an isolated pelvic floor muscle contraction group, or a combined pelvic floor muscle contraction with breathing group. The training program lasted four weeks. Pelvic floor muscle function was assessed before and after the intervention using transabdominal ultrasound imaging. Prior to the intervention, participants completed an author-developed questionnaire assessing their knowledge of pelvic floor muscles.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 28 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* female aged 18-28 years
* student status
* no history of injuries or surgeries involving the pelvis or lower urinary tract
* no previous pregnancies or childbirths
* no pelvic disorders or conditions (e.g., endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent bladder infections, kidney stones)
* no active infection
* no inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
* no diseases or disorders of the respiratory system
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous therapy with a urogynecological physiotherapist
* pregnancy or history of childbirth
* history of surgery involving the pelvis, lower urinary tract, spine, or abdominal cavity
* pelvic diseases and disorders
* ongoing infections or inflammatory conditions
* lack of consent to participate in the study
* cancer
* inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
* age below 18 or above 28 years
* active smoking of cigarettes or e-cigarettes
* diseases and disorders of the respiratory 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?
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
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Change in pelvic floor muscle function assessed by transabdominal ultrasound
Timeframe: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention