Early Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Improves Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Patient After Low Anterior Resection
18 Years
N/A
Both
Cancer of Rectum
Trial Information
Early Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Improves Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Patient After Low Anterior Resection
The functional outcome after low anterior resection varies greatly. Proportion of patient
suffers from urgency and incontinence. Pelvic muscle disuse with atrophy and fibrosis may be
a cause for the poor function. Peri-operative pelvic floor muscle training may preserve
pelvic floor muscle bulk and function and thus improve functional outcome after surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients who will undergo low anterior resection of rectum
- Patient consented for study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient unable to understand pelvic floor exercise
- Patient who underwent alternative procedure
- Patient who suffers anastomotic complications after surgery
- Patient who ileostomy not closed
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Outcome Measure:
Maximum Squeeze Pressure
Outcome Time Frame:
1 week before operation and 3 months after operation
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Patrick Y LAU
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Kwong Wah Hospital
Authority:
Hong Kong: Ethics Committee
Study ID:
EMTIMS-01
NCT ID:
NCT01146769
Start Date:
April 2010
Completion Date:
April 2012
Related Keywords:
- Cancer of Rectum
- Cancer of rectum
- Physiotherapy
- Rectal Neoplasms
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