Effects of Hypopressive Exercises on Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction After Radical Prostatectomy
NCT ID: NCT07101731
Last Updated: 2025-08-03
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-06-01
2025-11-15
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Recent literature highlights that optimal pelvic floor function is achieved through coordinated activation with abdominal and respiratory muscles, such as the transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, and diaphragm. Despite this, conventional PFMT protocols for post-prostatectomy patients often neglect this integrated muscle synergy. Hypopressive exercises, which involve postural techniques with apnea and breathing control, have been shown to activate both pelvic floor and abdominal muscles without increasing intra-abdominal pressure.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of hypopressive exercises, in addition to standard pelvic floor exercises, on pelvic floor muscle strength, urinary incontinence severity, and erectile function in post-prostatectomy men. The study will be conducted with two arms: a control group performing home-based pelvic floor exercises and an experimental group performing the same PFMT along with supervised hypopressive exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed pre- and post-intervention, focusing on both physical performance and patient-reported measures.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Pelvic Floor Home Exercise + Supervised Hypopressive Exercise Group
Participants will perform daily home-based pelvic floor muscle exercises and also attend supervised hypopressive exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT)
Participants in the control group will receive an individualized home-based pelvic floor muscle exercise program. Exercises will be performed once daily for 8 weeks, focusing on voluntary pelvic floor contractions in various positions (supine, sitting, standing). Participants will receive initial training and written instructions from a physiotherapist, and will be contacted weekly to monitor adherence.
Hypopressive Exercises
Participants in the experimental group will attend supervised hypopressive exercise sessions twice per week for 8 weeks. These sessions involve specific postural sequences combined with breathing and apnea techniques aimed at reducing intra-abdominal pressure while activating pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Sessions will be led by a physiotherapist and adapted based on individual performance and posture tolerance.
Pelvic Floor Home Exercise Only Group
Participants will be instructed to perform home-based pelvic floor muscle exercises daily for 8 weeks. No supervised exercise sessions will be provided.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT)
Participants in the control group will receive an individualized home-based pelvic floor muscle exercise program. Exercises will be performed once daily for 8 weeks, focusing on voluntary pelvic floor contractions in various positions (supine, sitting, standing). Participants will receive initial training and written instructions from a physiotherapist, and will be contacted weekly to monitor adherence.
Interventions
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT)
Participants in the control group will receive an individualized home-based pelvic floor muscle exercise program. Exercises will be performed once daily for 8 weeks, focusing on voluntary pelvic floor contractions in various positions (supine, sitting, standing). Participants will receive initial training and written instructions from a physiotherapist, and will be contacted weekly to monitor adherence.
Hypopressive Exercises
Participants in the experimental group will attend supervised hypopressive exercise sessions twice per week for 8 weeks. These sessions involve specific postural sequences combined with breathing and apnea techniques aimed at reducing intra-abdominal pressure while activating pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Sessions will be led by a physiotherapist and adapted based on individual performance and posture tolerance.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Experiencing both urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction
* Age \> 55 years
* A score of 24 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
* Literate (able to read and write)
* Willingness to participate in the study (signed informed consent)
* Ability to voluntarily contract pelvic floor muscles
* Ability to cooperate with the assessments and interventions used in the study
Exclusion Criteria
* Congenital abnormalities of the urinary system
* Presence of neurological disorders
* History of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
* Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and/or chronic restrictive pulmonary disease
* History of inguinal hernia
* Previous or current history of radiation therapy
* Surgical or postoperative complications that prevent early physiotherapy intervention (e.g., urinary tract infection, bladder neck stenosis)
55 Years
MALE
No
Sponsors
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Bartın Unıversity
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Betül ERBAY
Lecturer
Locations
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University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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SBU-RPHEE-2025-01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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