Can pelvic floor exercises help pouch patients regain control?
NCT ID NCT03148600
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether physiotherapist-led pelvic floor and bowel training could improve bowel function in people who had ileo-anal pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis. Fifty-three participants were randomly assigned to either the behavioural training or standard care. The main goal was to see if the training led to better bowel control and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pelvic floor and bowel behavioural training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve bowel control and quality of life after pouch surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 53 participants. The intervention is behavioural, so results may vary and may not apply to all patients.
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Locations
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Alfred Health
Prahran, Victoria, 3181, Australia
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St Vincent's Hospital
Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065, Australia