RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07218016

Accelerometer Measured Early Recovery After Prolapse Surgery

Sponsor

NICHD Pelvic Floor Disorders Network

Enrollment

288 participants

Start Date

Oct 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)Pelvic Organ Prolapse Vaginal Surgery Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Patient Education

Summary

The AccelERate study will evaluate the physical recovery of patients who have undergone Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) surgery. This will be evaluated via a self-reported recovery questionnaire completed daily. Participants will wear an accelerometer device on their non-dominant wrist and be given either routine or exercise-focused postoperative instructions. The primary outcome will be a comparison of the number of days needed to reach self-reported "mostly recovered" status between randomly assigned instruction groups.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Postoperative Exercise regimen for people with pelvic organ prolapse vaginal surgery, pelvic organ prolapse, patient education, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 7 locations. People eligible for this study include women aged 18 Years to 99 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPostoperative Exercise regimen

The intervention arm will be instructed to perform 30 minutes of medium intensity exercise (vigorous enough to cause shortness of breath, but light enough to be able to maintain a conversation) starting on postoperative day 3 and continuing at least 5 times weekly for 6 weeks. Participants in the intervention group will be allowed to select their preferred physical activity, and the activity will be performed without supervision. Participants in the control group will be given typical postoperative instructions with gradual resumption of activity.