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Comparison of Outpatient Rehabilitation Versus Self-training for the Treatment and Prevention of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Led by Vilnius University · Updated on 2026-02-23
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
295 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
V
Vilnius University
Lead Sponsor
V
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The main goal of this study to compare self-training postpartum and training with a specialist support (physiotherapist and physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor) effect on pelvic floor dysfunction prevention and treatment in postpartum period. Hypothesis: The implementation of postpartum rehabilitation helps to alleviate existing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and prevents pelvic floor dysfunction. Study goals: * To objectively evaluate changes in pelvic organ position and pelvic floor muscle function in postpartum period, before and after specialised rehabilitation program * To objectively evaluate pelvic floor symptoms and their influence on woman life quality * To compare data (changes in pelvic floor muscle coordination and strength, pelvic organ position and changes in life quality according to validated questionnaires) Study participants will: * Get an examination by obstetrician-gynaecologist, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor and physiotherapist in 6 to 10 weeks postpartum period. * One group of participants will attend physiotherapy, biofeedback and electro stimulation procedures with a guidance of a specialist. * Other group of participants gets a recommendations and instructions of training and self-trains at home. To remind of training and help record training time "squeezy" app (an application designed for a mobile device) will be offered. * All groups of participants will be asked to fill life quality related questionnaires: (ICIQ-UI SF: International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire; P-QoL: Prolapse Quality-of-Life Questionnaire; PISQ-IR: Pelvic Organ Prolapse/ Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire IUGA revised; FSFI: female sexual function index; MOS-SF36 Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Outpatient Rehabilitation Versus Self-training for the Treatment and Prevention of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years or older
- Singleton pregnancy
- No contraindications for physical activity
- No connective tissue disorders (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)
- No neurological disorders affecting pelvic floor symptoms (e.g., clinically significant spinal disc herniation)
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years
- Twins or triplet pregnancy
- Contraindications for physical activity
- Connective tissue disorders
- Neurological disorders
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Vilnius University: study centers: "Vilnius University Hospital " Santaros Clinic", "Vilniaus Gimdymo Namai"
Vilnius, Lithuania
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Research Team
K
Karolina Eva Romeikiene, Medical doctor, PHD student
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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