Correlates of Electrophysiological Activities in Different Pelvic Floor Muscle Groups and Female Pelvic Floor Function (PFMF)

The study aimed to explore and quantify functional and electrical activities in different pelvic floor muscle groups, to differentiate the electrophysiological role in different pelvic floor muscle groups relating to pelvic floor dysfunction or disorders, and further to develop treatment strategies for different pelvic floor muscle groups in different female pelvic disorders.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Pelvic Floor

Detailed Description

Female pelvic floor disorders including sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse are relating to the function of pelvic floor structures. Essential components responsible for pelvic floor function include bony, muscular, and fascial structures of the pelvis. Among above components, pelvic floor muscles, either the superficial or deep group, are considered crucial in maintaining the morphology and functional integrity of the pelvic floor.

Inspection and digital examination incorporating Oxford grading system during pelvic examinations are the most convenient and commonly methods applied to evaluate the function of pelvic floor muscles. Nevertheless, both methods cannot provide quantitative information of pelvic floor muscle contraction. With the introduction of pelvic floor manometry and electrophysiological testing, quantification of pelvic floor muscle contractions can be expected.

The study aimed to explore and quantify functional and electrical activities in different pelvic floor muscle groups, to differentiate the electrophysiological role in different pelvic floor muscle groups relating to pelvic floor dysfunction or disorders, and further to develop treatment strategies for different pelvic floor muscle groups in different female pelvic disorders.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 112

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 20 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: Female

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Women with pelvic floor dysfunction

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women with pelvic floor dysfuntion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women
• Women with histories of diabetes, cerebrovascular diseases, neurological diseases, degenerative muscular diseases, or autoimmune connective tissue diseases。

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Observational Models: Case-Only
• Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Contraction of pelvic floor muscle	Chart review	Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Cathay General Hospital

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start: July 25, 2014
• Primary Completion (Actual): August 29, 2015
• Study Completion (Actual): August 11, 2017

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: July 19, 2020
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 21, 2020
• First Posted (Actual): July 22, 2020

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): July 22, 2020
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: July 21, 2020
• Last Verified: July 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: CGH-P102071