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New study aims to spot pelvic floor problems early after childbirth

NCT ID NCT05004402

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

Summary

This completed study in Poland followed 345 first-time mothers who had a vaginal delivery. Researchers checked pelvic floor muscle function and measured separation of the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) shortly after birth and again 3-4 months later. The goal was to learn how common these issues are and find early signs that might predict ongoing problems.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify early warning signs for pelvic floor problems after childbirth, leading to better prevention and care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove that any intervention works, and results may not apply to women outside Poland or those with different delivery types.

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Study facts

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Participants

345 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Primiparous women after vaginal delivery

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Vaginal delivery between 38-42 weeks of pregnancy * First delivery * Agreement to participate * Good command of spoken and written Polish Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications for the examination of the pelvic floor muscles (postpartum hematoma of the perineum, extensive perineal swelling, perineal wound dehiscence, bladder catheterization). * Lack of consent to participate in the study * Lack of good command of spoken and written Polish

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Conditions

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Locations

  • St. Sophia's Specialist Hospital

    Warsaw, 01-004, Poland

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