Can a simple exercise technique strengthen the pelvic floor without surgery?

NCT ID NCT04336150

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether different ways of doing hypopressive exercises—a type of posture-based breathing exercise—can help women with pelvic floor dysfunction. About 80 women will be randomly assigned to perform the exercises with or without a specific postural program and with or without voluntarily contracting their pelvic floor muscles. The study measures changes in symptoms, quality of life, and pelvic floor muscle strength to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Hypopressive exercises with or without voluntary pelvic floor muscle contraction
What this could lead to: If effective, this could point toward a non-surgical, exercise-based approach to ease pelvic floor symptoms and improve quality of life in affected women.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all women with pelvic floor dysfunction. The exercises may not outperform standard approaches, and adherence or technique could limit benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pelvic Floor Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

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Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28005, Spain

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