Can simple exercises strengthen the pelvic floor? a study investigates
NCT ID NCT07742072
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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
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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49 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Dec 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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18 to 28 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: * 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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-211, Poland
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