Surgery and physiotherapy for prolapse to avoid recurrence: a feasibility study

A two-group, single-blind, randomised controlled study to assess the feasibility of physiotherapy following surgery for prolapse to avoid recurrence

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN08203457

Enrollment

Registered

2010-08-02

Start date

2010-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Pelvic organ prolapse Urological and Genital Diseases Female genital prolapse

Interventions

The control group will receive a lifestyle advice only The treatment group will receive one pre-operative appointment, one post-operative appointment on the ward, followed by 6 appointments with a phy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women who undergo surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and are able to attend for pre and post operative follow-ups

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Women who have undergone individual Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) during the previous 3 years or have undergone surgery for gynaecological cancer

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Pelvic organ prolapse symptom score 2. Organ prolapse quantification system All outcome measures will be completed pre-intervention and 6 and 12 months post-intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF) 2. Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) 3. Digital assessment of pelvic floor muscles 4. SF-12 All outcome measures will be completed pre-intervention and 6 and 12 months post-intervention	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026