Simple exercises during pregnancy may prevent severe birth tears
NCT ID NCT07292948
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a structured pelvic floor muscle training program during pregnancy could reduce severe tears during vaginal birth. 300 first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies were invited to join either a supervised exercise group or receive standard care. The researchers compared rates of serious perineal injuries, episiotomies, and other birth outcomes between the two groups.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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300 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 36 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Nulliparous pregnant women aged 18 to 36 years Singleton pregnancy Gestational age of 28 weeks or greater at enrollment Low-risk pregnancy without known obstetric complications Planning a vaginal delivery Able and willing to participate in supervised exercise sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple gestation Placenta previa or other contraindications to vaginal birth Preeclampsia or gestational hypertension Diabetes requiring medication History of pelvic floor or urogenital surgery Neurological disorders affecting continence or pelvic floor function Inability to attend regular training sessions Refusal to provide informed consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Harran University Research and Application Hospital
Şanliurfa, HALİLİYE, 63300, Turkey (Türkiye)
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