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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