Effects of soft tissue mobilization and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic adhesions
Combined Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises on Pain, Sexual Life Quality and Functional Mobility in Women With Post-operative Adhesions After Hysterectomy
This study is testing whether combining soft tissue mobilization with pelvic floor exercises can help women with pelvic adhesions and pain after a hysterectomy feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06658210 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the impact of soft tissue mobilization combined with pelvic floor muscle exercises on women suffering from pelvic adhesions and post-hysterectomy pain. The study will involve 56 participants who will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving both treatments and the other receiving only soft tissue mobilization. The trial will last for 10 weeks, with assessments conducted using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Female Sexual Function Index, and Functional Status Questionnaire. Data will be analyzed using SPSS to determine the effectiveness of the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are married women aged 40-60 years with a BMI below 30 who have post-operative pelvic adhesions following a hysterectomy.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone other surgeries, have unhealed surgical sites, or have uncontrolled medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-surgical treatment option for women experiencing chronic pain and functional impairment due to pelvic adhesions.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of combining soft tissue mobilization with pelvic floor exercises is promising, there is limited data on similar studies, making this a potentially novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Married women * Age 40-60 years * BMI below 30 (13) * Women with post-operative pelvic adhesions (14) * Women after hysterectomy (3 months after surgery) Exclusion Criteria: * Women with any other surgery * Women with failed pelvic surgery (14) * Post-operative women with open wound (unhealed suture site) (14) * Women with uncontrolled hypertension, thrombophlebitis, hematoma, osteomyelitis, myositis ossificans and malignancy
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Hanif Medical centre and Polyclinic — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hunaida Iftikhar Hunaida Iftikhar, MSPT* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Adeela Arif Adeela Arif, Mphil
- Email: adeela.arif@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 923320845723
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.