Study explores lasting effects of childbirth injury on pelvic and sexual health
NCT ID NCT07646340
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study follows 600 women who had an anal sphincter injury during childbirth in Finland between 2009 and 2021. Researchers want to understand how common long-term pelvic floor symptoms and sexual problems are after such injuries. Participants fill out questionnaires about their symptoms, sexual function, and satisfaction with delivery choices. The study does not test any treatment but aims to gather information to help future care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 600 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of individuals who gave birth at Tampere University Hospital (Tays) between 2009 and 2021 and whose delivery was complicated by an anal sphincter injury (n = 580).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Obstetric anal sphincter injury in Tampere University Hospital during 2009-2021 Exclusion Criteria: \-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland
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