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The Efficacy of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Gynecological Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study


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19 Years
65 Years
Not Enrolling
Female
Urinary Incontinence

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Trial Information

The Efficacy of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Gynecological Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study


Inclusion Criteria:



- treated with surgery and adjuvant treatment, including radiation, for gynecological
cancer within the last 3 years

Exclusion Criteria:

- stage IV cancer or stage III and IV cervical cancer

- radiation not part of treatment

- known spinal or long bone metastases diagnosis with a neuromuscular disorder that may
impact pelvic floor muscle function

- urinary incontinence issues prior to cancer diagnosis

- scheduled or previous surgical treatment of incontinence

- fecal incontinence

- body mass index (BMI) > 35

- use of medications to improve bladder function

- unable to complete questionnaires in English or unable to actively participate in
physiotherapy treatment provided in English.

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Outcome Measure:

Urinary incontinence

Outcome Description:

Urinary incontinence, measured using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence (ICIQ-UI Short Form) and bladder diary

Outcome Time Frame:

12 weeks

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Kristin Campbell, PhD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

University of British Columbia

Authority:

Canada: Health Canada

Study ID:

H12-02473

NCT ID:

NCT01811602

Start Date:

April 2013

Completion Date:

April 2014

Related Keywords:

  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Training
  • Physiotherapy
  • Pelvic floor muscles
  • Urinary Incontinence

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