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Can simple exercises prevent postpartum pelvic problems?

NCT ID NCT03247660

Prevention Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether pelvic floor muscle training, hypopressive exercises, or pelvic health education can prevent or treat pelvic floor dysfunction in first-time mothers after vaginal delivery. Participants, enrolled 6-8 weeks postpartum, will be randomly assigned to one of these approaches. The study measures changes in symptoms and quality of life using validated questionnaires, aiming to identify the most effective non-surgical strategy for postpartum recovery.

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Active substance
Pelvic floor muscle training, hypopressive exercises, and pelvic health education
What this could lead to
If effective, these non-invasive approaches could offer new mothers a simple way to prevent or ease pelvic floor problems after childbirth, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all women. The exercises require consistent practice, and individual outcomes can vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

165 people

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Started

Oct 2017

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Postnatal women (6 and 8 weeks after vaginal delivery) * Primiparous * Whose vaginal delivery has occurred in the "Príncipe de Asturias" Hospital * Women have not been already treated for pelvic floor dysfunction * Women reading, understanding and freely signing an informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Postnatal women with medical diagnosis of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) prior to pregnancy and delivery * Women with a history of conservative treatment or PFD surgery * Women with concomitant or systemic disease that may affect the treatment (neurological, gynecological, urological or connective tissue), or with active or recurrent urinary infection without treatment at the time of the intervention proposed in this study, or hematuria. * Women with perineal pain preventing vaginal dynamometry. * Postnatal women with cognitive impairment or insufficient Spanish-language proficiency preventing adequate understanding of study procedures. * Women with severe maternal complications or serious neonatal conditions.

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  • University of Alcalá. FPSM research group. HUPA

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

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