Comparative Effects of Hypopressive and Transverses Abdominis Focused Core Training in Postpartum

ConditionPostpartum
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-35
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

The study aims to compare the effectiveness of these two core training approaches in improving urinary incontinence, pelvic floor function, and quality of life in postpartum women.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Multiparous women with urinary incontinence

Who had undergone normal vaginal delivery

Free from any medical and gynecological risk factors and /or conditions

Stress urinary incontinence test is positive: Pad test

Disqualifiers

Had neurological impairments or connective tissue disorders

Active urinary or vaginal infection in the past 3 months

Had known detrusor instability

Had undergone previous surgery to alleviate SUI

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • hypopressive training

    Other intervention

    Frequency: 3 sessions/week under supervision Duration: 30-40 minutes/session For 6 weeks

  • transverses abdominis focused core training

    Other intervention

    3 sessions/week under supervision Duration: 30-40 minutes/session For 6 weeks

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: hypopressive trainingExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: transverses abdominis focused core trainingActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Urinary Incontinence

The tool is used for assessing urinary incontinence symptoms by measuring the frequency, severity, and impact of urinary leakage on quality of life. It includes specific questions related to how often leakage occurs, the amount of urine lost, and how these symptoms affect various aspects of daily life, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the individual's condition

Time frame
6th week
2

King's Health Questionnaire

The tool is used for evaluating the impact of urinary incontinence on the quality of life in women, offering a comprehensive understanding of how stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects their physical, emotional, and social well-being. It is particularly relevant for postpartum women, as it captures the functional limitations and lifestyle disruptions caused by incontinence, making it a valuable instrument for assessing the broader effects of SUI on daily life.

Time frame
6th week
3

Incontinence Impact Questionnaire

The Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ) is a validated self-report tool designed to measure the impact of urinary incontinence on a woman's quality of life across physical, social, and emotional domains.30 items divided into four domains: Physical activity (6 items), Travel (6 items), Social relationships (10 items), Emotional health (8 items)

Time frame
6th week

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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