New study aims to spot pelvic floor problems early after childbirth
NCT ID NCT05004402
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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345 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Primiparous women after vaginal delivery
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Sophia's Specialist Hospital
Warsaw, 01-004, Poland
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