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

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Rajavithi hospital

Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand, 10400