Pelvic floor muscle training with and without hypopressive exercises for women with pelvic organ prolapse
Official title: Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training With & Without Hypopressive Exercises On Strength, Dyspareunia and Quality Of Life in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07440875 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This will test whether adding hypopressive exercises to pelvic floor muscle training helps women aged 45–65 with stage I–II pelvic organ prolapse improve pelvic floor strength, reduce pain during sex, and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 51 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 2026 |
| Study ends | April 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07440875 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Married, postmenopausal women aged 45–65 with stage I–II uterine pelvic organ prolapse who are not pregnant, not recently postpartum, and have not had prior pelvic floor surgery are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with more advanced prolapse (stage III–IV), recent postpartum status, prior pelvic surgery, neuromuscular disease, active psychiatric disorders affecting compliance, or those already in other pelvic floor programs may not benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, two-arm trial enrolling 46 postmenopausal women with stage I–II uterine pelvic organ prolapse at a single center. Participants are randomly assigned to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) plus hypopressive exercises or PFMT alone and receive four sessions over one month. Outcomes include pelvic floor strength (Oxford Grading Scale), pain (visual analog scale), and quality of life (PFIQ-7), analyzed with SPSS using parametric or nonparametric tests as appropriate. Convenience sampling is used and standard inclusion/exclusion criteria (age 45–65, postmenopausal, no recent childbirth or prior pelvic surgery) apply.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, combining PFMT with hypopressive exercises could strengthen pelvic floor muscles, reduce dyspareunia, and improve daily quality of life for these women.
How similar studies have gone: Pelvic floor muscle training alone has supportive evidence for symptom and strength improvement, while hypopressive exercises are less established and have shown mixed or limited results in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Married women * Age 45-65 years * Post menopausal * uterine prolapse * Stage I \& II Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or Postpartum (within last 6 months) * History of Pelvic floor surgery e.g.hysterectomy * Pts with other comorbidities e.g. neuromuscluar disease * Participating in other pelvic floor muscle program.e.g. pilates , yoga, Psychiatric disorders effecting compliance.e.g. schizopherenia
Where it's running
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Qasim Sandhu Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mehar Un Nisa, Ms — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: imran amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.