Effectiveness of Foam RE and KE for Urinary Incontinence in Postpartum Women With Diastasis Recti

NCT ID: NCT07037160

Last Updated: 2025-06-25

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-04

Study Completion Date

2025-09-01

Brief Summary

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The objective of the study will be to assess the efficacy of foam rolling alone and combination treatment of foam rolling and Kegel exercises in alleviating urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti.

The data will be collected from 60 enrolled postpartum females with diastasis recti to evaluate the effectiveness of foam rolling alone compared to foam rolling and Kegel exercises in improving urinary incontinence. The data will be collected using urogenital distress inventory (UDI).

Detailed Description

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Urinary incontinence is a common issue among postpartum women, often linked to diastasis recti, which weakens core and pelvic floor muscles. Despite its prevalence, effective combined treatment approaches remain limited. Foam rolling may enhance muscle function, while Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor. This study investigates their combined effectiveness in managing urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti, compared to Kegel exercises alone.

Conditions

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Urinary Incontinence

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Kegel exercises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kegel exercises

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, involve contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to strengthen them. These exercises can help improve urinary and fecal continence, potentially enhance sexual function, and are recommended for both men and women.

Kegel exercises with Foam Rolling

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kegel exercises with Foam Rolling

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Foam rolling can be a helpful tool to prepare for or complement Kegel exercises by releasing tension in surrounding muscles and improving overall pelvic floor function. Foam rolling can help address tight muscles in the hips and lower back that can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. By releasing these tight areas, foam rolling can allow for better engagement and control of the pelvic floor muscles during Kegel exercises.

Interventions

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Kegel exercises

Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, involve contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to strengthen them. These exercises can help improve urinary and fecal continence, potentially enhance sexual function, and are recommended for both men and women.

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Kegel exercises with Foam Rolling

Foam rolling can be a helpful tool to prepare for or complement Kegel exercises by releasing tension in surrounding muscles and improving overall pelvic floor function. Foam rolling can help address tight muscles in the hips and lower back that can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. By releasing these tight areas, foam rolling can allow for better engagement and control of the pelvic floor muscles during Kegel exercises.

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Females with age 20 to 35 years
* Females with vaginal delivery
* Non obese females
* Females diagnosed with diastasis recti and urinary incontinence

Exclusion Criteria

* Females with mental disorders
* Females who take di-uretic medications
* Females with malignant tumors
* Patients with urinary tract infection
* Patients with a history of pelvic surgery
* Patients with cognitive dysfunction
* Female with gynecological conditions or diseases that may affect the investigation results.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Superior University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Muhammad Naveed Babur

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Superior University

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Other Identifiers

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DPT/Batch-Fall20/1008

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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