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Perineal Massage in Pregnancy to Reduce the Levator Ani Coactivation

NCT06296134 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 58

Last updated 2024-08-02

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of the perineal massage in reducing the levator ani muscle (LAM) co-activation. This phenomenon is characterized by the LAM contraction rather than its relaxation during the Valsalva maneuver and it is associated with adverse obstetric outcome. Participants who co-activate will be enrolled and randomized in 2 groups: group A, where women themselves perform the perineal massage during the third trimester of pregnancy and group B, where women undergo the standard care. Researchers will compare these groups to see if the perineal massage is able to reduce LAM co-activation.

Conditions

  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Levator Ani Syndrome

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

perineal massage

women affected by LAM co-activation allocated to the intervention "perineal massage" are asked to perform the perineal massage once daily from 34 gestational weeks until delivery. Women are trained to correctly perform the perineal massage at 30 gestaitonal weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-01
Primary Completion
2024-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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