A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect on pelvic floor function of pelvic physiotherapy following radical hysterectomy in early stage 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. - RCT PhT-Wertheim

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON30897

Enrollment

Registered

2007-08-15

Start date

2007-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-13

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Conditions

micturition and defecation problems pelvic floor dysfunction

Interventions

We will do this with a validated questionnaires. The general quality of life is measured with the questionnaire RAND-36. Furthermore bladder function is evaluated until 12 months after the surgical

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: cervical cancer FIGO stage IB-IIA undergone radical hysterectomy physically and mentally able to perform pelvic training

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Bowel and/or bladder surgery or radiotherapy in medical history

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pelvic floor related quality of life.	—

Secondary

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

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)