Pelvic physiotherapy after surgical treatment for cervical cancer

A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect on pelvic floor function of pelvic physiotherapy following radical hysterectomy in early stage cervical cancer.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON26289

Enrollment

Registered

2007-11-05

Start date

2007-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

1. Early stage cervical cancer

Interventions

Pelvic physiotherapy.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Cervical cancer FIGO stage IB-IIA; 2. To undergo radical hysterectomy; 3. Above 18 years of age; 4. Physically able to perform pelvic training; 5. Sufficient knowledge of Dutch language.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medical history of bowel- and/or bladder surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life related to micturition, defecation and sexuality.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. General quality of life; 2. Bladder function; 3. Provided hours of physiotherapy additional to the standard intervention; 4. Health care consumption because of pelvic floor symptoms in the first year after radical hysterectomy.	—

Contacts

Public ContactM.H. Hazewinkel

Afd Gynaecologie (H4-205) Academic Medical Center Meibergdreef 9 postbus 22660

m.h.hazewinkel@amc.uva.nl+3120-5664459

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)