"Core Stabilization Strenght and Pelvic Floor Functions in Primary Sjogren's"
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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
- The protocol lists: Core Muscle testing and patient reported outcome measures.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Sjogren Syndrome, Healthy Volunteers. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · Female.
- 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
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- 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
"Investigation of 'Core' Stabilization Strength and Pelvic Floor Functions in Individuals with Primary Sjogren: a Controlled Study"
Overview
This study aims to explain the comparison of core stabilization strength and pelvic floor functions between individuals diagnosed with Sjogren syndrome and a healthy control group. (Sjogren syndrome group n=27; control group n=27)
Interventions
- Other Core Muscle testing and patient reported outcome measures
These are the situation evaluation parameters. It presents the data of the participants at the time of evaluation.
Primary outcome measures
- Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PTDE-20) [Time frame: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.]
- Sexual Life Quality Scale- Women (CYKÖ-K) [Time frame: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.]
- Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) (IES) [Time frame: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.]
- The McGill trunk muscle endurance test [Time frame: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) [Time frame: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.]
- Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach (BETY) [Time frame: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Sjogren syndrome group:
- Diagnosed by a rheumatologist
- Being 18 years of age or older,
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Control group:
-Being 18 years of age or older,
Exclusion criteria
Sjogren syndrome group and control group:
- Presence of neurological disease
- Presence of any orthopedic problem that would affect functionality
- Presence of a history of orthopedic surgery
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
- Case-control
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Pamukkale Üniversitesi — Denizli
Publications
- Akar B, Kabul EG, Calik BB, Bozcuk S, Cobankara V. Investigation of Core Stabilization Strength and Pelvic Floor Functions in Patients with Primary Sjogren's Syndrome: A Case-Control Study. Int Urogynecol J. 2026 Jun;37(6):1641-1652. doi: 10.1007/s00192-025-06467-6. Epub 2026 Jan 15. PMID 41538013
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06879444 · Pamukkale U