Home-based pelvic muscle training for pelvic floor disorders
The Intermediate and Long-term Follow up of Home Based Pelvic Muscle Training : Prospective Study
This study tests if using home-based pelvic muscle training devices can help people with stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse just as well as traditional in-clinic training.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT05778552 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of home-based pelvic muscle training devices compared to traditional pelvic floor muscle training in patients with stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Participants will be enrolled and assigned to either the home-based training group or the traditional training group, with their satisfaction assessed through questionnaires. The aim is to provide a convenient alternative to in-clinic training, potentially improving adherence and outcomes for patients. The study will also involve collaboration with information engineering specialists to develop the home-based training device.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse.
Not a fit: Patients with recurrent urinary tract infections, cancer, chronic pelvic pain, or psychological problems may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient adherence to pelvic muscle training and improve outcomes for those suffering from pelvic floor disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While home-based interventions for pelvic floor disorders are gaining interest, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18-year-old, non-pregnancy, SUI, bladder capacity \> 300ml, RU\<150ml, pelvic organ prolapse Exclusion Criteria: * recurrent UTI, cancer patients, chronic pelvic pain, psychologic problems
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Huann-Cheng Horng — Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Study coordinator: Huann-Cheng Horng
- Email: hchorng@vghtpe.gov.tw
- Phone: 886-(2) 2875-7826
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.