Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: intervention group: This group only perform pelvic floor exercises at home once a day for two months. Intervention 2: Control group: They recieve medication based on physician prescrip
Sponsors
Vice Cancellor for Research of Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women whose MS diagnosis has been confirmed by a neurologist. Women with age range between 18-50 years. Women with urinary disorders and "overactive bladder" score equal or above 8 Women with relapse and remitting type of MS and they have not had a new attack within the last three months. Women whose dosage of the urinary medications remains unchanged within the last three months. Women who have an "Extended Disability Status Scale" score below 7 based on physician diagnosis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who have "Mini-Mental State Examination" score below 18 2. Women who are pregnant. 3. Women who have urinary tract infection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of fatigue. Timepoint: Measurement of fatigue before and immediately after intervention and one months after intervention. Method of measurement: by using the Modified fatigue impact scale questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life. Timepoint: To measure quality of life before and immediately after intervention and one months after intervention. Method of measurement: by using the Qualiveen-30 questionnaire-short form. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed