Synergistic Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practices and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

NCT ID: NCT06877325

Last Updated: 2025-03-14

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 108 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2022-10-01
• Study Completion Date: 2024-04-10

Brief Summary

This study was conducted within a randomized controlled trial framework using a double-blind design. Participants were assigned to one of three intervention groups: the Pelvic Floor Muscle Training group (PFMT), the Pelvic Floor Muscle Training combined with the Qigong group (PFMTQG), and the Qigong Practice group (QG). Randomization was performed using a random number table. Professional trainers implemented the intervention programs. Researchers conducted a 12-week intervention study, with training sessions held thrice weekly. During the trial, participants agreed not to engage in other forms of physical exercise.

Conditions

Maternal Stress

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Pelvic floor muscle training

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

PFMT

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The training is divided into three phases. The first phase is the foundation phase (Weeks 1-4), which primarily activates the pelvic floor muscles. Strengthening Phase (Weeks 5-8): Builds muscular endurance and control by increasing contraction duration. Consolidation Phase (Weeks 9-12): Enhances overall stability and strength through functional movements.

Qigong with pelvic floor muscle training

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

QGPFMT

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The training is divided into three phases: Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-4): Focuses on breath regulation and activation to promote energy flow and awaken the pelvic floor muscles. Strengthening Phase (Weeks 5-8): Combines core stability training to enhance muscle strength and flexibility. Consolidation Phase (Weeks 9-12): This phase strengthens core control while incorporating standing meditation and breathing exercises to harmonize body and mind, improving overall stability and endurance.

Qigong

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Qigong

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The training is divided into three phases. The first phase (Weeks 1-4) focuses on breathing regulation and relaxation to enhance blood circulation and promote body recovery. Strengthening Phase (Weeks 5-8): Utilizes "Dao Yin" techniques to improve flexibility and stimulate energy flow. Consolidation Phase (Weeks 9-12): Emphasizes overall enhancement and core strengthening and incorporates extended deep breathing meditation to harmonize body and mind.

Interventions

PFMT

The training is divided into three phases. The first phase is the foundation phase (Weeks 1-4), which primarily activates the pelvic floor muscles. Strengthening Phase (Weeks 5-8): Builds muscular endurance and control by increasing contraction duration. Consolidation Phase (Weeks 9-12): Enhances overall stability and strength through functional movements.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

QGPFMT

The training is divided into three phases: Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-4): Focuses on breath regulation and activation to promote energy flow and awaken the pelvic floor muscles. Strengthening Phase (Weeks 5-8): Combines core stability training to enhance muscle strength and flexibility. Consolidation Phase (Weeks 9-12): This phase strengthens core control while incorporating standing meditation and breathing exercises to harmonize body and mind, improving overall stability and endurance.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Qigong

The training is divided into three phases. The first phase (Weeks 1-4) focuses on breathing regulation and relaxation to enhance blood circulation and promote body recovery. Strengthening Phase (Weeks 5-8): Utilizes "Dao Yin" techniques to improve flexibility and stimulate energy flow. Consolidation Phase (Weeks 9-12): Emphasizes overall enhancement and core strengthening and incorporates extended deep breathing meditation to harmonize body and mind.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 20-35 years.
• Within 12 months postpartum.
• Diagnosed with mild to moderate SUI.
• Physically capable of participating in mild to moderate exercise.
• Provided written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Systemic health conditions that contraindicate physical activity.
• Pregnant at the time of recruitment or planning pregnancy during the study
• Prior structured training in Qigong or PFMT.
• Ongoing physiotherapy for pelvic floor health.
• Participation in other urinary incontinence research.
• Inability to provide informed consent due to cognitive or language barriers.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 35 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Guangxi College for Preschool Education

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

Faculty of Sports Science

Nanning, Guangxi, China

Countries

China

Other Identifiers

GCPI2022

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id