Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Quality of Life in Elderly Women - a Population-based Pilot Study

October 20, 2016 updated by: Virpi Rantanen, Turku University Hospital
To assess pelvic floor symptoms and quality of life in elderly women.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The aim is to assess pelvic floor symptoms and quality of life in elderly women. The study is conducted as population-based in 100-130 women at the age of 64-66 years. All study objects are examined gynecologically and with vaginal ultrasound. Subjective symptoms are evaluated with validated questionnaires concerning pelvic floor symptoms, sexual symptoms and quality of life. This is a pilot study before a larger scale population-based study.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

143

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Finland
      • Turku, Finland, 20520
        • Turku University Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

64 years to 66 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

100-130 women aged 64-66 years in one single municipality

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All women in one municipality aged 64-66 years who are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Persons under guardianship or who does not understand the used questionnaires.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Validity of questionnaires to find pelvic floor symptoms
Time Frame: An average of 4 weeks, from returning the questionnaires to gynecological examination
An average of 4 weeks, from returning the questionnaires to gynecological examination

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Quality of life in elderly women
Time Frame: ◦Measures assessed at the time when questionnaires are filled in, one time point
◦Measures assessed at the time when questionnaires are filled in, one time point

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Turku University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Virpi Rantanen, MD, Turku University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 7, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 9, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

January 14, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 21, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 20, 2016

Last Verified

October 1, 2016

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • T268/2014

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