Impact of Equestrian Sports, CrossFit, and Gym Training on Pelvic Floor Health (PELFISPORT )
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), Chronic Pelvic Pain. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Impact of Equestrian Sports, CrossFit, and Gym Training on Pelvic Floor Health in Athletes and Non-Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study
Overview
This observational cross-sectional study investigates the impact of equestrian sports, CrossFit, and gym training on pelvic floor health in both athletes and non-athletes. The study aims to determine whether specific sports are associated with a higher risk of pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain. Participants will complete an online survey that collects demographic information, sports participation details, and pelvic floor health symptoms. The survey includes standardized questionnaires to assess pelvic floor function. Data will be analyzed to compare the prevalence of pelvic floor issues among different sports and between athletes and non-athletes. The study seeks to provide insights into how sports participation influences pelvic health and to raise awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction in both male and female athletes.
Primary outcome measures
- Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Among Different Sports Groups [Time frame: Baseline (At the time of survey completion (single assessment point))]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Impact of Sports Frequency on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction [Time frame: Baseline (At the time of survey completion (single assessment point))]
- Effect of Childbirth History on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction checklist [Time frame: Baseline (At the time of survey completion (single assessment point))]
- Perceived Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Athletic Performance [Time frame: Baseline (At the time of survey completion (single assessment point))]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults 18 years or older.
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
- Completion of the online survey.
- For the sports groups (Equestrian, CrossFit, Gym, Other Sports):
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the sport.
- Minimum 2 training sessions per week.
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals under 18 years old.
- Participants who do not complete the survey.
- Individuals with neurological conditions affecting mobility.
- Individuals with mobility impairments unrelated to sports.
- Sports participants with less than 2 years of experience or training less than twice per week.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06848634 · EQUIPELVIC-001