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Perineal Massage in Pregnancy to Reduce the Levator Ani Coactivation
Led by Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale · Updated on 2024-08-02
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
73 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Perineal Massage in Pregnancy to Reduce the Levator Ani Coactivation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pregnant women who are nulliparous
- Pregnant with a single fetus
- Fetus in cephalic (head-down) position
- Fluent in Italian language
- Age between 18 and 40 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Multiparous women
- Age younger than 18 years or older than 40 years
- History of urinary or fecal incontinence
- Contraindications to vaginal delivery (e.g., placenta previa, vasa previa)
- Twin or multiple pregnancy
- Language barrier
- Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Serena Xodo
Udine, Italy, 33100
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Research Team
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Serena Xodo, M.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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