Pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic muscle wasting
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: Participants will follow a low-FODMAP diet for 12 weeks. In this diet, intake of a specific group of short-chain carbohydrates (fructans, lactose, high-fructose corn syr
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 25 years or older Physician-diagnosed pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) Persistent symptoms of PFD for more than 3 months Ability and willingness to adhere to the prescribed diet Provide written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: pregnancy or breastfeeding Active or severe gastrointestinal disease (e.g. Irritable bowel disease, active peptic ulcer, etc.) Recent pelvic surgery Use of medications affecting bowel movements or pelvic floor muscles in the past three months Participation in other nutritional interventions in the past six months Presence of severe food sensitivities or dietary restrictions that prevent adherence to the Mediterranean or Low FODMAP (Limiting all fermentable carbohydrates)diet Unwillingness or inability to comply with the diet or monthly follow-ups
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adherence to the diet. Timepoint: First, second and third month after starting the diet. Method of measurement: Completion of more than 80% of the allowed items on the weekly food checklist.;Pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 12 weeks after receiving the diets. Method of measurement: Pelvic Floor Distress Disorders Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pelvic floor dysfunction. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 12 weeks after receiving the diets. Method of measurement: Height-to-weight ratio. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMina Amoughadiri
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed