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Can simple exercises strengthen the pelvic floor? a study investigates

NCT ID NCT07742072

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a four-week training program can improve pelvic floor muscle function in healthy young women. Participants are female medical students aged 18-28, divided into three groups: one doing breathing exercises, one doing pelvic floor contractions, and one combining both. Before and after the training, ultrasound imaging measures pelvic floor muscle activation. The study also checks participants' knowledge of pelvic floor anatomy and function. The goal is to see if these simple exercises can enhance muscle function and awareness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pelvic floor muscle training program (breathing exercises, isolated contractions, or combined)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could support simple, non-invasive training routines to improve pelvic floor health and prevent future disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy young women, so results may not apply to others. Training effects may be modest or short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

49 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 28 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * female aged 18-28 years * student status * no history of injuries or surgeries involving the pelvis or lower urinary tract * no previous pregnancies or childbirths * no pelvic disorders or conditions (e.g., endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent bladder infections, kidney stones) * no active infection * no inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract * no diseases or disorders of the respiratory system Exclusion Criteria: * previous therapy with a urogynecological physiotherapist * pregnancy or history of childbirth * history of surgery involving the pelvis, lower urinary tract, spine, or abdominal cavity * pelvic diseases and disorders * ongoing infections or inflammatory conditions * lack of consent to participate in the study * cancer * inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract * age below 18 or above 28 years * active smoking of cigarettes or e-cigarettes * diseases and disorders of the respiratory system

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Conditions

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Pelvic Floor Disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of Gdańsk

    Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-211, Poland

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