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Observational studyInternational urogynecology journal2026

Investigation of Core Stabilization Strength and Pelvic Floor Functions in Patients with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: A Case-Control Study.

Begum Akar, Elif Gur Kabul, Bilge Basakci Calik, Sinem Bozcuk, Veli Cobankara

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Observational study in International urogynecology journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06879444 ("Investigation of 'Core' Stabilization Strength and Pelvic Floor Functions in Individuals with Primary Sjogren), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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NCT06879444 enrolling by invitationnot on this map

"Investigation of 'Core' Stabilization Strength and Pelvic Floor Functions in Individuals with Primary Sjogren: a Controlled Study"

TypeobservationalSponsorPamukkale UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled10ConditionsSjogren Syndrome, Healthy VolunteersArmsCore Muscle testing and patient reported outcome measures
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Begum AkarFaculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-7958-2291
Elif Gur KabulFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Usak University, Usak, Türkiye. elifgur1988@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3209-1499
Bilge Basakci CalikFaculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7267-7622
Sinem BozcukFaculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9157-8550
Veli CobankaraDepartment of Rheumatology, Medical Faculty, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1264-7971

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThis study was aimed at assessing core stabilization strength and pelvic floor function in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), as well as identifying factors associated with pelvic floor functionality and that serve as potential predictors.

methodsThis study was planned as a case-control study. Healthy controls consisted of companions of patients with pSS and friends of the authors. A visual analog scale (VAS; to assess vaginal dryness and general pain intensity), McGill Static endurance tests (trunk flexors/extensors endurance, lateral bridge tests), the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20), the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), and the Sexual Quality of Life-Female, Biopsychosocial Questionnaire (BETY-BQ) were evaluated. The PFDI-20 consists of three questionnaires: the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory-6 (POPDI-6), the Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory-8 (CRADI-8), and the Urinary Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6).

resultsA total of 29 individuals with pSS and 27 healthy controls were included. In a group comparison, there was a difference in HAQ (p < 0.001), PFDI-20 (p < 0.001), POPDI-6 (p < 0.001), CRADI-8 (p < 0.001), UDI-6 (p < 0.001), IIQ-7 (p < 0.001), and BETY-BQ (p < 0.001) in favor of the healthy group. In pSS, the PFDI-20 has a very strong correlation with the IIQ-7 (r 0.864, p < 0.001); a strong correlation with the HAQ (r 0.668, p < 0.001), the BETY-BQ (r 0.667, p < 0.001); a moderate correlation with trunk flexor endurance (r -0.579, p = 0.003), lateral bridge tests (right) (r -0.479, p = 0.018), VAS-general pain intensity (r 0.440, p = 0.017); a weak correlation with VAS-vaginal dryness (r 0.395, p = 0.034). In regression analysis, the IIQ-7 was the strongest predictor of pelvic floor functionality in pSS (ß = 0.563; p < 0.001).

conclusionsNo group differences were found in core endurance or sexual quality of life. Compared with controls, pSS patients had reduced general and pelvic floor function, greater urinary incontinence, and poorer biopsychosocial status, with urinary incontinence being the strongest predictor of pelvic floor dysfunction.

trial registrationThis study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov under the number NCT06879444.

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Muscle StrengthPelvic FloorSjogren's SyndromeAdultAgedCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesMuscleQuality of lifeQuestionnaireUrinary incontinence

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