Correlates of Electrophysiological Activities in Different Pelvic Floor Muscle Groups and Female Pelvic Floor Function

Pelvic Floor Clinical Trial

— PFMF  

Official title:

Correlates of Electrophysiological Activities in Different Pelvic Floor Muscle Groups and Female Pelvic Floor Function

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04482426
• Other study ID #: CGH-P102071
• Status: Completed
• Start date: July 25, 2014
• Est. completion date: August 11, 2017

Study information

• Verified date: July 2020
• Source: Cathay General Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The study aimed to explore and quantify functional and electrical activities in different pelvic floor muscle groups, to differentiate the electrophysiological role in different pelvic floor muscle groups relating to pelvic floor dysfunction or disorders, and further to develop treatment strategies for different pelvic floor muscle groups in different female pelvic disorders.

Description:

Female pelvic floor disorders including sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse are relating to the function of pelvic floor structures. Essential components responsible for pelvic floor function include bony, muscular, and fascial structures of the pelvis. Among above components, pelvic floor muscles, either the superficial or deep group, are considered crucial in maintaining the morphology and functional integrity of the pelvic floor.

Inspection and digital examination incorporating Oxford grading system during pelvic examinations are the most convenient and commonly methods applied to evaluate the function of pelvic floor muscles. Nevertheless, both methods cannot provide quantitative information of pelvic floor muscle contraction. With the introduction of pelvic floor manometry and electrophysiological testing, quantification of pelvic floor muscle contractions can be expected.

The study aimed to explore and quantify functional and electrical activities in different pelvic floor muscle groups, to differentiate the electrophysiological role in different pelvic floor muscle groups relating to pelvic floor dysfunction or disorders, and further to develop treatment strategies for different pelvic floor muscle groups in different female pelvic disorders.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 112
• Est. completion date: August 11, 2017
• Est. primary completion date: August 29, 2015
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 20 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women with pelvic floor dysfuntion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women

• Women with histories of diabetes, cerebrovascular diseases, neurological diseases, degenerative muscular diseases, or autoimmune connective tissue diseases?

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Pelvic Floor

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Cathay General Hospital

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Contraction of pelvic floor muscle	Chart review	Baseline