A new weapon against birth tears? pelvic floor training put to the test

NCT ID NCT07764068

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Meir Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two approaches for first-time mothers preparing for vaginal delivery: targeted deep pelvic floor muscle physiotherapy versus standard perineal massage. The goal is to see which method better reduces perineal tears, the need for cesarean or assisted delivery, and other birth complications. Participants receive their assigned treatment starting at 36 weeks of pregnancy, and outcomes are tracked at delivery and through 6 months postpartum.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Targeted deep pelvic floor muscle physiotherapy
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a simple, non-invasive way to reduce perineal tears and improve birth outcomes for first-time mothers.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not prove more effective than standard massage, and individual outcomes vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lacerations

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERINEAL INJURY PERINEAL LACERATION, TEAR, OR RUPTURE DURING DELIVERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Meir medical center

Kfar Saba, Israel

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