An interventional study of Pelvic exercise group and control group in Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Pelvic Floor, Exercise, sponsored by Istanbul Arel University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 30 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-10.
Sponsored by Istanbul Arel University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a regular exercise program combined with compression stocking use versus pelvic floor exercise application on symptomatic improvement, capillary circulation, edema, and functional capacity in individuals with chronic venous insufficiency. It aims to compare whether these two methods are superior to each other in terms of clinical and functional outcomes. It also aims to evaluate the reliability of this combination application, patient compliance, and its contribution to quality of life and hemodynamics.
162 studies on the registry are indexed under Venous Insufficiency; 14 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 32 is below the median of 60 across 127 interventional studies indexed under Venous Insufficiency.
Browse Venous Insufficiency studies →Istanbul Arel University is the lead sponsor of 44 studies on the registry; 14 are open to participants now.
Compared within Venous Insufficiency, this study's primary condition as ClinicalTrials.gg classifies it; the registry's first condition term is Motor Activity. The counts are of registry records indexed under each term, refreshed daily. How we classify →
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Participants in this group will be given a home exercise program. Participants are asked to do 5 minutes of warm-up exercises beforehand. Participants will perform 10 repetitions of wall-supported toe raises targeting the quadriceps muscle while standing, and 10 repetitions of leg lifts with one leg bent and the other leg straight while lying on their back. Participants will perform 10 wall-supported squats while standing. Ten repetitions of hip extension will be performed while standing with support from the wall, facing the wall. These exercises will be performed separately for each leg. Taking into account the individuals' right to healthcare, if requested, the exercise program will continue for 6 weeks after the 6-week study period is completed.
Diagnostic Test: control group
Participants in this group will undergo a 20-minute exercise program twice a week via online platforms (Zoom, WhatsApp). The exercise program will consist of pelvic floor exercises. Participants are asked to do 5 minutes of warm-up exercises beforehand. Participants will exhale to their expiratory reserve volume, hold their breath (apnea) 10 times. They will perform 10 repetitions of hip lifts in bed. They will perform 10 repetitions of knee-supported adduction and abduction exercises in a lying position. Pelvic floor exercises will be performed for approximately 6-8 seconds. These exercises will be performed separately for each leg. Cool-down exercises will be performed under patient control. The exercise program will continue for 6 weeks. Participants will continue to wear compression stockings throughout the 6-week period. Participants will continue to perform the exercises on other days according to the home exercise protocol provided to them.
Diagnostic Test: Pelvic exercise group
The original aspect of the study is that it contributes to the creation of a multidisciplinary treatment protocol by examining the synergistic effects of these two approaches on pelvic floor exercises. It is anticipated that the findings will contribute to the creation of individualized and effective intervention strategies that can serve as a guide for clinicians.
Also known as: Exercise, Doppler ultrasound
This group will be randomly assigned to receive a home exercise program and an exercise and compression stocking diary application.
Also known as: exercises
The effect of pelvic exercises on lower extremity circulation in patients evaluated with Doppler ultrasound
Our study has a randomised, controlled, prospective study design. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the pelvic floor exercise group or the control group using the random.org website and randomisation method. Individuals who sign a voluntary consent form will be evaluated to compare the effects of pelvic floor exercises on the pelvic floor, looking at their superiority over exercise and compression stockings in individuals with chronic venous insufficiency. Individuals will be evaluated face-to-face at a private hospital approved by the ethics committee. The study will report participants' Doppler data, pelvic floor status, and exercise processes. Data will be collected again after a 6-week follow-up period and reported with statistical analysis. The effect of pelvic exercises will be reported here.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
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Ran from Apr 2026 to primary completion in Jun 2026, 2 months.
Of 37 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Venous Insufficiency, half reached primary completion within 14 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 9 and three quarters within 60. This study's 2 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 46 studies reached it within 15 months; a quarter within 9 and three quarters within 38.
Since we started tracking on Sep 25, 2026, the dates moved once, on Nov 10, 2026: start Mar 2026 → Apr 2026, primary completion Mar 2026 → Jun 2026 and completion Apr 2026 → Aug 2026.
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