Comparison of Craniosacral Therapy vs Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis, Bladder Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence, Overactive Bladder
In brief
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of CST for the treatment of LUTS in patients with MS and evaluate the acute effects compared to PFPT. A. Objectives To examine the effect of CST as compared to PFPT on QOL, SEMG resting biofeedback readings, and PVR ultrasonography measures in patients with MS and LUTS. B. Hypotheses / Research Question(s) It is hypothesized that patients who receive CST will demonstrate improved QOL, bladder control and ability to empty bladder as compared to those who receive PFPT.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03213522
- Run by
- CentraState Medical Center
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2017-04-10
- Expected to finish
- 2018-04-09
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-07-11
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
- Currently have the following symptoms for at least three (3) months or longer: frequent urination, increased urge to urinate, nighttime urination, loss/leakage of urine with or without activity, and/or problems emptying your bladder.
You may not qualify if…
- Unable or unwilling to give consent to be treated
- Unable or unwilling to cover your portion of physical therapy treatment (i.e. co-pays and/or deductibles)
- Cannot speak or read English
- Have NOT had any urinary symptoms for at least three (3) months
- Do not have Multiple Sclerosis; or have NOT been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
- Take medication to treat your urinary symptoms; or have taken medication in the past three (3) months to treat your urinary symptoms
- Use an indwelling catheter (i.e. tube inserted into your bladder for continuous urine drainage); or you require intermittent catheterization
- Currently are experiencing any of the following: shooting or radiating pain in your back or abdomen; pain that is not relieved with body position and/or medication; nausea; decreased appetite; pain with bowel movements or urination; and/or any symptom that is new and/or of unexplained onset (i.e. you do not know why it started or when it started)
- Currently have cancer/tumors (i.e. tumors in the spine, brain, pelvis, etc.) and/or aneurysms (i.e. abdominal aortic aneurysm)
- Received Botox injections in the past three (3) months
- Received Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and/or Craniosacral Therapy in the past three (3) months
Where it is running
- CentraState Medical Center — Freehold, New Jersey, United States (enrolling)
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