Home workouts may speed recovery after vaginal prolapse repair

NCT ID NCT07265973

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of New Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-week home exercise program (focused on relaxing and stretching the pelvic floor) can improve physical functioning after vaginal prolapse surgery. About 92 women aged 60-79 will be randomly assigned to either do the exercises or receive usual care. Researchers will measure daily activities like walking stairs using a questionnaire.

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 home exercise program (relaxing, stretching, and protecting exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older women recover daily activities like walking stairs after prolapse surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (92 people) testing a non-drug intervention. The exercises may not improve recovery, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pelvic organ prolapse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POSTOPERATIVE PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of New Mexico Hospital
RECRUITING

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States

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