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Investigation of the Effects of External Electrical Stimulation in Women With Vaginal Laxity
Sponsor: Selcuk University
Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of external electrical stimulation on clinical symptoms such as vaginal symptoms, pelvic floor symptoms, sexual function, pelvic floor muscle morphometry (levator ani thickness) and functions (strength, endurance), vaginal wall thickness and perception of healing in women with vaginal laxity.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2024-07-15
Completion Date
2025-03-15
Last Updated
2024-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Electric stimulation
Patients with baseline assessments will be followed up for 8 weeks within a planned treatment program. Treatment protocol for the ES group: external ES wearable apparatus will be applied three days a week for 30 minutes with symmetrical biphasic current at a frequency of 50 Hertz (Hz), with stimulation and rest periods of 5 s contraction and 5 s rest, with a current intensity ranging from 0-100 mA while the patients are in the supine position. The device will be attached to the patients in such a way that it wraps around the upper thigh, the electrodes will be attached to the anterior and posterior of the right and left thigh, the right-left pelvic side and the right-left gluteal region. The current intensity in each session will be determined as the maximum current intensity that will not cause pain and discomfort in individuals.
Locations (1)
Selcuk University
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)