The effect of different methods of instructing voluntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles on the amount of pelvic floor elevation

The effect of different methods of instructing voluntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles on the amount of pelvic floor elevation - The effect of different methods of instructing voluntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles on the amount of pelvic floor elevation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000056260

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-25

Start date

2024-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Healthy people

Interventions

&quot

Echo group&quot

: Surface palpation of the pelvic floor muscles + feedback using an ultrasound imaging diagnostic device via the transabdominal method &quot

Control group&quot

: Surface palpation of the pelvic floor muscles only

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy women aged 40 or older who agreed to participate in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who have received or are currently receiving professional training in PFMT within the past six months With pelvic organ prolapse With urinary incontinence more than twice a week Those who have had surgery in the urogynecology field (urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, etc.) Pregnant women With a history of radiation therapy With a history of total hysterectomy With mental illness With neurological illness Those who are unable to understand explanations Those currently receiving medication for lower urinary tract symptoms

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pelvic floor elevation and elevation rate by ultrasound imaging	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAKIKO MORI

HYOGO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY school of Rehabilitation

moakiko@hyo-med.ac.jp78043189

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026