NCT03213522

Comparison of Craniosacral Therapy vs Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

A Comparison of Craniosacral Therapy vs Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: CentraState Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to determine if Craniosacral Therapy is an effective therapy for treating bladder dysfunction in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It will be compared to standard care for the treatment of bladder dysfunction, which is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Bladder dysfunctions are extremely common in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. One of the most common symptoms of bladder dysfunction is called over-active bladder. Over- active bladder can be described by increased urges to urinate and frequency of urination, especially at night. Other common symptoms are: leakage of urine, with or without activity; inability to hold urine; and a decreased ability to empty bladder when urinating.

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Bladder Dysfunction
• Urinary Incontinence
• Overactive Bladder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy	Educating the PFPT group on therapeutic exercise, which includes, but not limited to, the pelvic brace, pelvic floor muscle exercise, and diaphragmatic breathing. If the patient is presenting with hypertonia of lower extremity muscles and/or muscles connecting to or part of the pelvic floor, the patient may be instructed on gentle static stretching and/or treated with passive stretching and diaphragmatic breathing.
PROCEDURE	Craniosacral Therapy	Modified Upledger Institute 10-step protocol.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-04-10
• Primary completion: 2018-04-09
• Completion: 2018-04-09
• First posted: 2017-07-11
• Last updated: 2017-07-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States