Impact of Equestrian Sports, CrossFit, and Gym Training on Pelvic Floor Health (PELFISPORT )

NCT ID: NCT06848634

Last Updated: 2025-02-27

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Total Enrollment: 200 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-02-28
• Study Completion Date: 2025-04-05

Brief Summary

This observational cross-sectional study investigates the impact of equestrian sports, CrossFit, and gym training on pelvic floor health in both athletes and non-athletes. The study aims to determine whether specific sports are associated with a higher risk of pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain.

Participants will complete an online survey that collects demographic information, sports participation details, and pelvic floor health symptoms. The survey includes standardized questionnaires to assess pelvic floor function. Data will be analyzed to compare the prevalence of pelvic floor issues among different sports and between athletes and non-athletes.

The study seeks to provide insights into how sports participation influences pelvic health and to raise awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction in both male and female athletes.

Conditions

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction; Urinary Incontinence; Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP); Chronic Pelvic Pain

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: OTHER
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

Equestrian

Participants who have been practicing equestrian sports for more than 2 years and train at least twice per week.

This group will be assessed for pelvic floor dysfunction and compared with other sports disciplines and non-athletes.

No interventions assigned to this group

CrossFit

Participants engaged in CrossFit for at least 2 years, training at least twice per week.

The study will evaluate how high-intensity training affects pelvic floor health.

No interventions assigned to this group

Gym Group

Participants who train in a gym (cardio, weightlifting, or fitness classes) for at least 2 years, with a minimum frequency of twice per week.

The study aims to assess the impact of different gym training modalities on pelvic health.

No interventions assigned to this group

Other Sports Group

Participants engaged in other sports (e.g., swimming, cycling, team sports) for at least 2 years, training at least twice per week.

This group provides a broader comparison of pelvic floor health across different physical activities.

No interventions assigned to this group

Non-Athletes Group

Participants who do not engage in regular physical activity. This group serves as a baseline comparison to evaluate the potential impact of sports on pelvic floor health.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults 18 years or older.
• Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
• Completion of the online survey.
• For the sports groups (Equestrian, CrossFit, Gym, Other Sports):

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the sport.
• Minimum 2 training sessions per week.

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals under 18 years old.
• Participants who do not complete the survey.
• Individuals with neurological conditions affecting mobility.
• Individuals with mobility impairments unrelated to sports.
• Sports participants with less than 2 years of experience or training less than twice per week.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

University of Oviedo

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Maria Blanco Diaz

Principal investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

EQUIPELVIC-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id