Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Antenatal Perineal Massage in Reducing Postpartum Morbidities
Lead Sponsor:
Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
Conditions:
Perineum; Injury
Anal Incontinence
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A randomized controlled trial was undertaken at Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, encompassing 106 primigravidae within the period of December 2023 to June 2024. The intervention group underwent ...
Detailed Description
Vaginal births often result in perineal trauma, leading to substantial morbidity. This study hypothesized that antenatal perineal massage (APM) could mitigate the incidence of perineal injuries and re...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Nulliparous singleton pregnant women older than 18 years at 34 - 35 weeks of gestation
- The fetus has a cephalic presentation.
- Proficiency in the Thai language for communication
- Willingness to engage in research projects
- Intending to deliver at Rajavithi Hospital
Exclusion
- Genital infections such as herpes or candida vulvovaginitis.
- Previous Caesarean section.
- Pregnant women who underwent epidural anesthesia or required instrumental delivery
- Pregnant women with a history of chronic cough, urinary incontinence, Anal incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, or connective tissue diseases
- Contraindications to vaginal childbirth, such as placenta previa or Placenta accreta spectrum disorder
- Birth before arrival
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
106 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06162312
Start Date
December 1 2023
End Date
July 30 2024
Last Update
November 14 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Rajavithi hospital
Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand, 10400