| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000062057 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000071007 |
| Scientific Title | Effect of a Physical Therapy Home-based Exercise Program on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Low Back Pain in Postpartum Women from the Brazilian Community in Japan |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/06/25 |
| Last modified on | 2026/06/25 17:40:39 |
Effect of a Physical Therapy Home-based Exercise Program on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Low Back Pain in Postpartum Women from the Brazilian Community in Japan
BPPFDJ
Effect of a Physical Therapy Home-based Exercise Program on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Low Back Pain in Postpartum Women from the Brazilian Community in Japan
BPPFDJ
| Japan |
Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions (Urinary or Fecal Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pelvic Girdle Pain) and Low Back Pain
| Rehabilitation medicine | Adult |
Others
NO
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and adherence to a structured home-based exercise program for the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction and low back pain among Brazilian postpartum women living in Japan. The study also seeks to identify barriers and challenges related to access to pelvic floor rehabilitation services that those women may face in Japan.
Efficacy
Confirmatory
Explanatory
Phase I,II
Change in pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms will be assessed using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20) from baseline to 8 weeks after the start of the intervention period in both the intervention and control groups.
The following secondary outcomes will be assessed from baseline to 8 weeks after the start of the intervention period in both the intervention and control groups:
Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7 (PFIQ-7): to assess changes in pelvic floor-related quality of life; Oswestry Disability Index (ODI): to assess changes in low back pain-related disability; Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): to assess changes in pain intensity.
Exercise adherence will be assessed using a weekly adherence questionnaire throughout the 8-week intervention period among participants in the intervention group only.
Exploratory outcome:
In addition, potential barriers to accessing pelvic floor rehabilitation services among Brazilian postpartum women living in Japan will be explored using a self-developed questionnaire.
Interventional
Parallel
Randomized
Individual
Open -no one is blinded
No treatment
NO
NO
Institution is not considered as adjustment factor.
YES
No need to know
2
Treatment
| Behavior,custom | Maneuver |
Intervention Group: Participants will perform an 8 week structured home-based exercise program delivered remotely, focusing on pelvic floor and core muscle strengthening, flexibility, mobility, posture, and breathing exercises. The program consists of three sessions per week, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Control Group: Participants will not receive the structured home-based exercise program during the study period and will continue their usual daily routines.
| 18 | years-old | <= |
| 45 | years-old | >= |
Female
To be a Brazilian women living in Japan who experienced the postpartum period in Japan.
Aged between 18 and 45 years.
Within 12 months postpartum.
Having internet access and being able to use a smartphone, computer, or tablet device.
Presenting at least one symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction (e.g., urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses, or sexual dysfunction) and/or low back pain or pelvic pain.
Providing voluntary informed consent to participate in the study.
Women are eligible to participate regardless of previous experience with pelvic floor rehabilitation before this study.
Women with medical contraindications to pelvic floor muscle training.
Pregnant women.
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| 1st name | Saori |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Morino |
Osaka Metropolitan University
Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science
536-8525
132-1 Morinomiya 2-chome, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
072-950-2111
saorim@omu.ac.jp
| 1st name | Asami |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Takahara Vasconcelos |
Osaka Metropolitan University
Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science
536-8525
132-1 Morinomiya 2-chome, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
070-8930-3033
st25326r@st.omu.ac.jp
Osaka Metropolitan University
N/A
Self funding
Committee on Research Ethics, The Graduate School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Osaka Metropolitan Universtity
3-7-30 Habikino, Habikino-City, Osaka, 583-8555, JAPAN
81-729-50-2111
iwata@omu.ac.jp
NO
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