Status:

COMPLETED

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section and Levator Ani Avulsion

Lead Sponsor:

Charles University, Czech Republic

Conditions:

Birth Injuries

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Brief Summary

There is no data regarding the risk of levator ani avulsion in women after a vaginal birth after caesarean although a possible increased risk has been suggested. The aim of the study is to describe th...

Detailed Description

Levator ani muscle avulsion is a frequent postpartum trauma imposing a considerable risk of pelvic organ prolapse on women in later life. Furthermore, the trauma reduces the effectiveness of pelvic re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • one term vaginal delivery in obstetric history
  • agreement with the enrollment

Exclusion

  • Women with a history of repeat VBAC or a vaginal delivery prior to the index caesarean section
  • women with preterm labor
  • epidural analgesia
  • multiple pregnancy
  • dead or malformed fetus

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 2 2017

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 10 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

469 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03420001

Start Date

August 2 2017

End Date

December 10 2020

Last Update

August 9 2021

Active Locations (2)

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty in Pilsen, Charles University Hospital

Pilsen, Czechia, 30460

2

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University Hospital

Prague, Czechia, 12808