Pelvic floor therapy helps stroke survivors regain control
NCT ID NCT07420569
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether special pelvic floor exercises can help stroke survivors who have weak pelvic muscles and sexual problems. 140 people who had a stroke at least a year ago took part. The goal was to see if these exercises improve muscle strength and sexual function over the long term.
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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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140 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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45 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: * Age 45-85; first-ever stroke ≥12 months prior * Sexual dysfunction per FSFI/IIEF) * Able to follow two-stage commands. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-stroke PFD * Indwelling catheter * MoCA \<18
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IQRA University
Kampala, Uganda
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