Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

The Effect of Birth Ball and Perineal Massage on Perineal Pain, Perineal Trauma and Birth Satisfaction

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Conditions:

Perineal Pain

Birth Satisfaction

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

One of the important causes of perineal trauma is perineal tension. By reducing this tension, perineal trauma can be prevented. Perineal trauma is a birth complication that can be prevented with midwi...

Detailed Description

Perineal trauma is the disruption of perineal integrity that develops in the genital area at birth and occurs spontaneously or as a result of surgical intervention. One of the important causes of peri...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between 18-35 years old
  • Active phase
  • Multipar
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • No risky pregnancy
  • No complications for vaginal delivery
  • Gestational week between 37-42
  • The amniotic membrane has not opened
  • No perineal scar tissue
  • The anterior cephalic position of the fetal head
  • Can speak and understand Turkish
  • Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion

  • Macrosomic fetus (birth weight over 4000 grams according to ultrasound calculation)
  • Vaginal infection and/or sexually transmitted disease
  • Research Termination Criteria
  • Cesarean section decision following trauma (due to fetal distress etc.)
  • Pregnant women who develop complications during labor (instrumental delivery, etc.)
  • Pregnant women who wish to withdraw from work

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06935643

Start Date

May 1 2025

End Date

October 1 2025

Last Update

April 24 2025

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