Do women know their pelvic floor? new study reveals awareness gaps
NCT ID NCT05806424
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how much women in Turkey know about their pelvic floor muscles and Kegel exercises. Researchers surveyed 182 women who were sexually active and over 18. They measured knowledge, sexual function, and quality of life to understand awareness levels and identify where more education is needed.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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182 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
Individuals who will participate in the study will be reached through online platforms. A questionnaire will be sent to the participants via the Google search engine and they will be asked to fill it out.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Living in Turkey * Women aged 18 and over * Having an active sex life Exclusion Criteria: * Having a disease affecting the pelvic floor muscles * Having pelvic surgery in the last 6 months * Being receiving sexual therapy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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HAZAL genç
Istanbul, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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