Efficacy of transcutaneous perineal electrostimulation versus intracavitary anal electrostimulation in the treatment of urinary incontinence after a radical prostatectomy: randomized controlled trial study protocol.

BACKGROUND: Radical prostatectomy is the gold standard treatment for men with localized prostate cancer. This technique is associated with post-operative urinary incontinence. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a conservative, painless and economical treatment for this specific situation. Kegel exercises and perineal electrostimulation are common techniques to train pelvic floor muscles. The perineal electrostimulation can be applied to the patient with surface electrodes or by an intra-cavitary anal probe. This study proposes that transcutaneous perineal electrostimulation is as effective as intra-cavitary electrostimulation in reducing urinary incontinence secondary to radical prostatectomy. The main objective is to compare the efficacy of the treatment with transcutaneous perineal electrostimulation versus the same intra-cavitary treatment to reduce the magnitude of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy, and the impact on the quality of life. METHODS: This single-blind equivalence randomized controlled trial will include 70 man who suffer urinary incontinence post radical prostatectomy. Participants will be randomized into surface electrodes group and intra-anal probe group. The groups will receive treatment for 10 consecutive weeks. Outcomes include changes in the 24-h Pad Test, and ICIQ-SF, SF-12 and I-QoL questionnaires. Clinical data will be collected at baseline, 6 and 10 weeks after the first session, and 6 months after the end of treatment. DISCUSSION: The results will allow us to prescribe the most beneficial perineal electrostimulation technique in the treatment of urinary incontinence derived from radical prostatectomy. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03587402. 27/06/2018.

Efficacy of capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency in the physiotherapeutic treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a multifactorial disorder that affects 5.7% to 26.6% of women and 2.2% to 9.7% of men, characterized by hypersensitivity of the central and peripheral nervous system affecting bladder and genital function. People with CPPS have much higher rates of psychological disorders (anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing) that increase the severity of chronic pain and worsen quality of life. Myofascial therapy, manual therapy, and treatment of trigger points are proven therapeutic options for this syndrome. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) at 448 kHz as an adjunct treatment to other physiotherapeutic techniques for reducing pain and improving the quality of life of patients with CPPS. METHODS: This triple-blind (1:1) randomized controlled trial will include 80 women and men with CPPS. Participants will be randomized into a CRMRF activated group or a CRMRF deactivated group and receive physiotherapeutic techniques and pain education. The groups will undergo treatment for 10 consecutive weeks. At the beginning of the trial there will be an evaluation of pain intensity (using VAS), quality of life (using the SF-12), kinesiophobia (using the TSK-11), and catastrophism (using the PCS), as well as at the sixth and tenth sessions. DISCUSSION: The results of this study will show that CRMRF benefits the treatment of patients with CPPS, together with physiotherapeutic techniques and pain education. These results could offer an alternative conservative treatment option for these patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03797911 . Registered on 8 January 2019.

Efecto de las técnicas de inducción miofascial en la reducción del dolor en pacientes con dolor miofascial pélvico crónico / Effect of myofascial induction techniques on pain reduction in patients with myofascial chronic pelvic pain

Introducción y objetivo El dolor miofascial pélvico crónico es una patología con una elevada prevalencia, y de etiología muy diversa, al igual que su tratamiento. No se ha establecido un protocolo de tratamiento, y hasta el momento, se recomienda un abordaje multidisciplinar. El objetivo es evaluar el efecto de un protocolo basado en 10 sesiones de técnicas de inducción miofascial (TIM) en pacientes con dolor miofascial pélvico crónico (DMPC). Material y métodos Se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental (antes-después), con una intervención basada en TIM adaptadas a la localización del dolor de los pacientes. Se evaluó la intensidad del dolor mediante la escala visual analógica (EVA) y la calidad de vida, tanto física como mental, mediante el cuestionario de salud SF-12v2. Para valorar el efecto de las TIM, se compararon los resultados preintervención-postintervención mediante la prueba t de Student para datos apareados y el test no paramétrico de Wilcoxon. Resultados Se incluyeron 50 pacientes en el estudio (27 mujeres y 23 hombres), con una edad media de 44,8 años (desviación estándar [DE] 12,1) y una duración media de los síntomas de 58,3 meses (DE 60,5). El análisis por protocolo mostró que la intensidad del dolor disminuyó en 3,99 puntos al final de la intervención y la calidad de vida mejoró en los sumatorios físico y mental en 5,45 y 5,87 puntos, respectivamente (p < 0,05). El 86,7% de los pacientes completó el protocolo de tratamiento. Conclusiones En un grupo de pacientes con dolor miofascial pélvico crónico, las TIM parecen tener un efecto beneficioso significativo, reduciendo el dolor y mejorando la calidad de vida (AU)

Introduction and objective Myofascial Chronic Pelvic Pain (MCPP) is a pathology with a high prevalence, and an aetiology as diverse is its treatment. A treatment protocol has not yet been established and a multidisciplinary approach is currently recommended. The aim is to evaluate the effect of a Myofascial Induction Techniques (MIT) protocol based on 10 sessions in patients with Myofascial Chronic Pelvic Pain. Material and methods A quasi-experimental study (before-after) was carried out, with an intervention based on MIT adapted to the location of the pain. Pain intensity was evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale and quality of life, both physical and mental, was assessed using the SF-12v2 Health Survey questionnaire. To assess the effect of MIT, the pre-intervention and post-intervention results were compared using the Student's t test for paired data, and the non-parametric Wilcoxon test. Results 50 patients were included in the study (27 women and 23 men), with a mean age of 44.8 years (SD 12.1), and a mean duration of symptoms of 58.3 months (SD 60.5). The protocol analysis showed that pain intensity decreased by 3.99 points at the end of the intervention and quality of life improved in the physical and mental scores by 5.45 and 5.87 points, respectively (p < 0.05). Of the patients, 86.7% completed the treatment protocol. Conclusions In a group of patients with myofascial chronic pelvic pain, MIT appear to have a significant beneficial effect, reducing pain and improving quality of life (AU)