Can simple exercises reshape pelvic muscles? ultrasound study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07004738
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether pelvic floor exercises can change the thickness of the abdominal muscle and improve bladder emptying in women with pelvic floor disorders. Forty women aged 20 to 40 will be split into two groups: one doing the exercises and one not. Using ultrasound, researchers will measure muscle thickness and residual bladder volume before and after six weeks to see if the exercises make a measurable difference.
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 exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that pelvic floor exercises measurably improve muscle thickness and bladder control, supporting their use as a non-invasive treatment for pelvic floor disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Ultrasound measurements may not fully capture functional improvements, and the exercises' effectiveness can vary by individual.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 40 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: * were being between 20-40 years of age, * having pelvic floor dysfunction, * not having any problems that would prevent performing pelvic floor exercises Exclusion Criteria: * previous pelvic surgery * active urinary tract infections * neurological conditions affecting bladder control
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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