Which teaching method works best for pelvic floor training? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07099170

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Izmir University of Economics Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares four different methods for teaching pelvic floor muscle exercises to healthy adult women: brochure, verbal instructions, visual aids, and external palpation. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the four groups, and their ability to correctly contract the muscles will be measured using ultrasound and physical exam. The goal is to find the most effective teaching approach, which could later improve training for women with pelvic floor disorders.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pelvic floor muscle training (brochure, verbal, visual, or palpation-based instruction)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could identify the best way to teach pelvic floor exercises, leading to better training programs for women with urinary or pelvic floor problems.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy women, so results may not apply to those with pelvic floor disorders. The study only measures short-term learning, not long-term health outcomes.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY ADULT WOMEN PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXERCISE PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE TRAINING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Izmir University of Economics
RECRUITING

Izmir, İzmir, 35180, Turkey (Türkiye)

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