Healthy Volunteers, Sjogren Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
pelvic floor, core stabilization, Sjogren syndrome
Brief summary
This study aims to explain the comparison of core stabilization strength and pelvic floor functions between individuals diagnosed with Sjogren syndrome and a healthy control group. (Sjogren syndrome group n=27; control group n=27)
Interventions
OTHERCore Muscle testing and patient reported outcome measures
These are the situation evaluation parameters. It presents the data of the participants at the time of evaluation.
Sponsors
Pamukkale University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Sjogren syndrome group: * Diagnosed by a rheumatologist * Being 18 years of age or older, * Agreeing to participate in the study Control group: -Being 18 years of age or older,
Exclusion criteria
Sjogren syndrome group and control group: * Presence of neurological disease * Presence of any orthopedic problem that would affect functionality * Presence of a history of orthopedic surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PTDE-20) | Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period. | There are 20 questions in total on the scale. The best score that can be obtained from the entire survey is 0 and the worst score is 300. |
| Sexual Life Quality Scale- Women (CYKÖ-K) | Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period. | The maximum score that can be obtained from the scale with this system is 108. |
| Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) (IES) | Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period. | Consists of 7 items. Maximum score is 100. |
| The McGill trunk muscle endurance test | Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period. | The McGill trunk muscle endurance test is a test group that includes all trunk flexor, extensor and lateral muscle endurance tests. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) | Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period. | This questionnaire consists of 20 questions and 8 subheadings, each answer ranging from 0 to 3 points. |
| Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach (BETY) | Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period. | This scale has 30 items. The scale is scored with a 5-point Likert system. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed