Actively Recruiting
Perineal Massage During Labor for the Prevention of Perineal Trauma
Led by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul · Updated on 2025-08-26
466
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
141 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether perineal massage during labor can help prevent perineal trauma, such as lacerations or episiotomies. The study will test two hypotheses: Null hypothesis: Perineal massage during labor does not prevent perineal trauma. Alternative hypothesis: Perineal massage during labor helps prevent perineal trauma. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Perineal massage group: Participants will receive perineal massage during labor. Control group: Participants will receive the standard care provided by the labor and delivery unit. A randomization process will be used to assign participants to each group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Perineal Massage During Labor for the Prevention of Perineal Trauma
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients currently in labor
- Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks
- Fetus presenting in cephalic position
- No prior perineal massage performed during prenatal care
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who progress to cesarean delivery
- Diagnosis of HELLP syndrome
- Unstable vital signs of the laboring woman or fetus
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 90035-903
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
G
Gabriela Plentz Stein
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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