Does Perineal Massage in Pregnancy Reduce the Levator Ani Muscle Co-activation?

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of the perineal massage in reducing the levator ani muscle (LAM) co-activation. This phenomenon is characterized by the LAM contraction rather than its relaxation during the Valsalva maneuver and it is associated with adverse obstetric outcome. Participants who co-activate will be enrolled and randomized in 2 groups: group A, where women themselves perform the perineal massage during the third trimester of pregnancy and group B, where women undergo the standard care. Researchers will compare these groups to see if the perineal massage is able to reduce LAM co-activation.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:

• nulliparous

• single pregnancy

• cephalic presentation of the fetus

• Italian language fluency

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Serena Xodo
RECRUITING
Udine
Contact Information
Primary
Serena Xodo, M.D.
serena.xodo@gmail.com
0432-559699
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-08-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 58
Treatments
Experimental: perineal massage
participants randomized to this arm are asked to perform themselves the perineal massage once daily from 34 gestational weeks until delivery.
No_intervention: standard care
participants randomized to this arm are asked to care for their pelvic floor according to the standard practice, which includes healthy diet, weight gain control, physical activity and voiding training therapy.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale

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