A feasibility study for an RCT of a pelvic floor muscle training intervention for pelvic organ prolapse

ISRCTN ISRCTN44995705
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN44995705
ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT00158626
Secondary identifying numbers CZH/4/95; NRR N0470119684
Submission date
06/09/2005
Registration date
12/09/2005
Last edited
21/10/2009
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Urological and Genital Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Prof Suzanne Hagen
Scientific

NMAHP Reserach Unit
Govan Mbeki Health Building
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)141 331 8104
Email s.hagen@gcal.ac.uk

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific title
Study acronymPOPPY (Pelvic Organ Prolapse PhysiotherapY)
Study objectivesTo address the feasibility of undertaking a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of a pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) intervention for women with pelvic organ prolapse. The feasibility of all aspects of such a trial will be assessed, and pilot data will be collected which will allow sample size calculations to be refined. Ultimately, a multi-centred trial would aim to establish if PFMT is better than standardised management for reducing prolapse specific symptoms, prolapse severity, the need for surgical prolapse repair and the costs associated with the condition.

Added 21/10/09:
This feasibility study lead to a full trial, details may be viewed at
http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN35911035
Ethics approval(s)Added 07/10/09:
1. Southern General Hospital Ethics Committee approved 25 September 2002 (ref: EC/02/S/115)
2. Grampian Research Ethics Committee approved 11 March 2003 (ref: 02/0243)
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedPelvic organ prolapse
InterventionIntervention arm:
Women receive an individualised programme of PFMT delivered by a physiotherapist via 5 sessions of physiotherapy over a 16 week period. This programme includes pelvic muscle assessment, teaching, prescription of pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle advice.

Control arm:
Women receive an information leaflet containing lifestyle advice.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureProlapse related symptoms and associated quality of life
Secondary outcome measuresPOP-Q, days of symptoms, SF12
Overall study start date22/09/2003
Completion date31/08/2005

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexFemale
Target number of participants50
Key inclusion criteriaWomen with previously untreated stage I or stage II pelvic organ prolapse attending gynaecology, urogynaecology and prolapse specific out-patient clinics at South Glasgow University Hospitals NHS Trust and Grampian University Hospitals NHS Trust
Key exclusion criteriaWomen who have had previous surgical or conservative treatment for prolapse (e.g. pessary management or previous pelvic floor muscle training) or women not considered suitable for physiotherapy treatment
Date of first enrolment22/09/2003
Date of final enrolment31/08/2005

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Scotland
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

NMAHP Reserach Unit
Glasgow
G4 0BA
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Glasgow Caledonian University (UK)
University/education

c/o Professor Catherine Niven
NMAHP Reserach Unit
Govan Mbeki Health Building
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Scotland
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)141 331 8103
Email k.niven@gcal.ac.uk
Website http://www.gcal.ac.uk
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Funders

Funder type

Government

Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Executive (UK) (ref: CZH/4/95)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/01/2009 Yes No