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The Impact of Trunk and Lower Extremity Electrical Stimulation on Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Females

NCT07554612 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-04-28

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) applied to the trunk and lower extremity muscles on pelvic floor muscle strength in healthy women. Since pelvic floor muscles are deep-seated and can be difficult to activate voluntarily, this research explores whether stimulating related muscle groups (core and legs) can provide an indirect benefit to pelvic floor strength. Participants will be divided into three groups (EMS + exercise, Sham-EMS + exercise, and exercise only) and will undergo a 6-week intervention program. Changes in pelvic floor muscle strength will be evaluated using a perineometer to determine the effectiveness of this non-invasive approach.

Conditions

  • Healthy Women
  • Muscle Strength
  • Pelvic Floor

Interventions

DEVICE

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electrical stimulation applied via electrodes integrated into a specialized garment, targeting core and lower extremity muscles.

OTHER

Standardized Exercise Protocol

A six-week exercise program consisting of specific movements for core and lower limb muscle groups, performed twice weekly

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Okan University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ahmet C AKGÖL, PhD, PT · Okan University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-23
Primary Completion
2026-05-22
Completion
2026-06-19

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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