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Can a simple exercise routine restore pelvic floor strength after birth?

NCT ID NCT07710911

Disease control Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of exercise programs—hypopressive exercises and core stability exercises—to see which better helps restore pelvic floor and abdominal muscle function in women who gave birth within the last six months. Thirty-six participants will follow a four-week program, and researchers will measure changes in abdominal muscle separation using ultrasound. The goal is to find an effective way to improve recovery after childbirth.

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Active substance
hypopressive exercises and core stability exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, hypopressive exercises could offer a targeted approach to strengthen pelvic floor and abdominal muscles after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study with 36 participants, so results may not apply to all postpartum women. The exercises may not outperform standard core stability training.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Postpartum females within 6 weeks to 6 months delivery. * Age between 18 to 45 years. * Primiparous or multiparous women. * Clinical evidence of pelvic floor muscle weakness or pelvic floor dysfunction. * Participants willing to adhere to the 4-week exercise protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Recent pelvic or abdominal surgery within the past 6 months (other than uncomplicated cesarean section). * History of severe pelvic organ prolapse (Grade III or IV). * Active pelvic or urinary tract infections. * Neurological disorders affecting muscular control. * Any contraindication to physical exercise.

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Pelvic floor dysfunction Pelvic floor muscle weakness Postpartum period

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UOL teaching Hospital

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 58000, Pakistan

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