Pelvic Floor DisorderNCT07742072
A 4-Week Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Program in Female Medical Students: Knowledge and Ultrasound Assessment
A study testing Breathing exercises and Pelvic floor muscle contraction training in people with Pelvic Floor Disorder and Pelvic Floor Awareness, run by Medical University of Gdansk at 1 site in Poland.
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a four-week pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training program using different activation strategies on pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 28 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pelvic Floor Disorder, Pelvic Floor Awareness, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
- What is being tested?
- Breathing exercises and Pelvic floor muscle contraction training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 49 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePoland
- Study dates
- 14 Nov 2025to 16 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 28 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- female aged 18-28 years
- student status
- no history of injuries or surgeries involving the pelvis or lower urinary tract
- no previous pregnancies or childbirths
- no pelvic disorders or conditions (e.g., endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent bladder infections, kidney stones)
- no active infection
- no inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- no diseases or disorders of the respiratory system
Who cannot join
- previous therapy with a urogynecological physiotherapist
- pregnancy or history of childbirth
- history of surgery involving the pelvis, lower urinary tract, spine, or abdominal cavity
- pelvic diseases and disorders
- ongoing infections or inflammatory conditions
- lack of consent to participate in the study
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- cancer
- inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- age below 18 or above 28 years
- active smoking of cigarettes or e-cigarettes
- diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Poland1 site
Medical University of Gdańsk
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-211
About this study
Official title: Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Knowledge and Ultrasound Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Before and After a 4-Week Training Program in Female Medical Students.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a four-week pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training program using different activation strategies on pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women. An additional objective was to assess participants' knowledge of pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function, and voluntary activation.
Healthy female medical students were assigned to one of three training groups: a breathing exercise group, an isolated pelvic floor muscle contraction group, or a combined pelvic floor muscle contraction with breathing group. The training program lasted four weeks. Pelvic floor muscle function was assessed before and after the intervention using transabdominal ultrasound imaging. Prior to the intervention, participants completed an author-developed questionnaire assessing their knowledge of pelvic floor muscles.
- Being tested
- Breathing exercises, Pelvic floor muscle contraction training
- Keywords
- pelvic floor, pelvic floor muscle training, pelvic floor dysfunction prevention, physioprophylaxis, ultrasound assessment, young women, nulliparous women
- Medical subject headings
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Breathing exercisesBehavioural
Participants performed breathing exercises for four weeks. The training focused on diaphragmatic breathing and improving coordination between respiratory patterns and pelvic floor muscle function. Participants received instructions on proper breathing technique and performed exercises regularly according to the study protocol.
Pelvic floor muscle contraction trainingBehavioural
Participants performed isolated voluntary pelvic floor muscle contractions for four weeks. The training focused on conscious activation and strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles. Participants received instructions on correct pelvic floor muscle contraction technique and performed exercises regularly according to the study protocol.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing exercise group | Experimental | Participants performed breathing exercises aimed at improving coordination between respiratory patterns and pelvic floor muscle function. Receives: Behavioral: Breathing exercises |
| Pelvic floor muscle contraction group | Experimental | Participants performed voluntary isolated pelvic floor muscle contractions as a training intervention. Receives: Behavioral: Pelvic floor muscle contraction training |
| Combined breathing and pelvic floor muscle contraction group | Experimental | Participants performed exercises combining voluntary pelvic floor muscle contractions with breathing techniques. Receives: Behavioral: Breathing exercises; Behavioral: Pelvic floor muscle contraction training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in pelvic floor muscle function assessed by transabdominal ultrasound
Change in pelvic floor muscle function after a four-week pelvic floor muscle training program, assessed using transabdominal ultrasound imaging. The assessment was performed before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in pelvic floor muscle activation.
Measured: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Aug 2026
- Study start14 Nov 2025
- Primary completion16 Dec 2025
- Study completion16 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pelvic Floor DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 49 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Elżbieta Rajkowska-Labon, PhD, Study chair, Medical University od Gdańsk
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07742072
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KB/351/2025
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Knowledge and Ultrasound Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function Before and After a 4-Week Training Program in Female Medical Students.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07742072
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KB/351/2025
- Keywords
- pelvic floor, pelvic floor muscle training, pelvic floor dysfunction prevention, physioprophylaxis, ultrasound assessment, young women, nulliparous women
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 49 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University of GdanskUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 14 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a four-week pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training program using different activation strategies on pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women. An additional objective was to assess participants' knowledge of pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function, and voluntary activation.
Healthy female medical students were assigned to one of three training groups: a breathing exercise group, an isolated pelvic floor muscle contraction group, or a combined pelvic floor muscle contraction with breathing group. The training program lasted four weeks. Pelvic floor muscle function was assessed before and after the intervention using transabdominal ultrasound imaging. Prior to the intervention, participants completed an author-developed questionnaire assessing their knowledge of pelvic floor muscles.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing exercise group | Experimental | Behavioral: Breathing exercisesParticipants performed breathing exercises aimed at improving coordination between respiratory patterns and pelvic floor muscle function. |
| Pelvic floor muscle contraction group | Experimental | Behavioral: Pelvic floor muscle contraction trainingParticipants performed voluntary isolated pelvic floor muscle contractions as a training intervention. |
| Combined breathing and pelvic floor muscle contraction group | Experimental | Behavioral: Breathing exercises, Behavioral: Pelvic floor muscle contraction trainingParticipants performed exercises combining voluntary pelvic floor muscle contractions with breathing techniques. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 28 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- female aged 18-28 years
- student status
- no history of injuries or surgeries involving the pelvis or lower urinary tract
- no previous pregnancies or childbirths
- no pelvic disorders or conditions (e.g., endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent bladder infections, kidney stones)
Key exclusion criteria (11 listed)
- previous therapy with a urogynecological physiotherapist
- pregnancy or history of childbirth
- history of surgery involving the pelvis, lower urinary tract, spine, or abdominal cavity
- pelvic diseases and disorders
- ongoing infections or inflammatory conditions
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing exercisesParticipants performed breathing exercises for four weeks. The training focused on diaphragmatic breathing and improving coordination between respiratory patterns and pelvic floor muscle function. Participants received instructions on proper breathing technique and performed exercises regularly according to the study protocol. | Behavioural | Breathing exercise group, Combined breathing and pelvic floor muscle contraction group |
| Pelvic floor muscle contraction trainingParticipants performed isolated voluntary pelvic floor muscle contractions for four weeks. The training focused on conscious activation and strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles. Participants received instructions on correct pelvic floor muscle contraction technique and performed exercises regularly according to the study protocol. | Behavioural | Combined breathing and pelvic floor muscle contraction group, Pelvic floor muscle contraction group |
Primary outcome
Change in pelvic floor muscle function assessed by transabdominal ultrasound
Time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention
Change in pelvic floor muscle function after a four-week pelvic floor muscle training program, assessed using transabdominal ultrasound imaging. The assessment was performed before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in pelvic floor muscle activation.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Aug 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Elżbieta Rajkowska-Labon, PhD study chair
Medical University od Gdańsk
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Breathing exercises and Pelvic floor muscle contraction training in people with Pelvic Floor Disorder and Pelvic Floor Awareness, run by Medical University of Gdansk at 1 site in Poland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Poland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in pelvic floor muscle function assessed by transabdominal ultrasound (time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Aug 2026.