Early Exercise After Pelvic Prolapse Surgery
Pelvic Floor Disorders Network Clinical Site
This project explores if starting exercise soon after pelvic prolapse surgery can help patients recover better and feel stronger.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11139450 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are looking at whether a specific exercise plan started early after surgery for pelvic prolapse can help you recover more quickly and improve your overall well-being. This involves a randomized comparison where some patients will follow a guided exercise routine, and others will follow standard recovery advice. We will use special devices, like accelerometers, to measure activity levels and see how exercise affects your recovery and any pelvic floor symptoms. Our goal is to find ways to help you regain your strength and daily activities faster after surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients aged 21 and older who are undergoing surgery for pelvic prolapse.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing pelvic prolapse surgery or those with conditions preventing early exercise may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery, reduced deconditioning, and better overall outcomes for patients undergoing pelvic prolapse surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While early exercise is generally beneficial, this specific approach of prescriptive early exercise after prolapse surgery, quantitatively measured with accelerometers, is a novel area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kenton, Kimberly Sue — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kenton, Kimberly Sue
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.