Can a simple wand give women more control during childbirth?

NCT ID NCT06986824

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether using a pelvic wand for perineal massage in late pregnancy and during labor can help women feel more in control and reduce pelvic injuries. Researchers will enroll 140 pregnant women at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Participants will either use the wand or receive standard care, and their sense of agency during labor will be compared.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pelvic wand
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give pregnant women a simple, self-directed tool to feel more in control during labor and reduce pelvic injuries.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (140 participants) testing a device, not a drug. Results may not apply to all women, and the benefit over standard care is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury Patient Participation Pelvic Floor Disorders pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBSTETRIC; INJURY PATIENT EMPOWERMENT PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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