Impact of Early Physiotherapy on Pain, Quality of Life, Pelvic Floor Function, and Sexual Health Post-Episiotomy

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Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Gynecological; Surgery (Previous), Causing Obstructed Labor

• Registration Number: NCT06568406
• Lead Sponsor: Brno University Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-8-20
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - female aged 18 to 40<br><br> - following an uncomplicated mediolateral episiotomy<br><br> - primipara at term with the cephalic occiput anterior position of the foetus<br><br> - signature of the informed consent and understanding of the study protocol<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> - premature birth prior to 37+0<br><br> - other presentation than the cephalic occiput anterior position<br><br> - a performed vaginal extraction<br><br> - an associated vaginal rupture<br><br> - an injury of the anal sphincter<br><br> - paravaginal haematoma immediately after birth and before inclusion in the study<br><br> - multiple sclerosis<br><br> - serious neurological disorders<br><br> - connective tissue diseases<br><br> - chronic inflammatory bowel diseases<br><br> - congenital developmental disorders of the external genitalia

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain in the perineal space;Complications of healing of birth trauma;Pain in the perineum in relation to bodily and motor functions

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The quality of sexual functions;Quality of life of people with urinary incontinence;Health related quality of life;The functions of the pelvic floor muscles by palpation per vaginam and records them using the OXFORD SCALE;The functions of the pelvic floor muscles by palpation per vaginam and records them using the PERFECT SCHEME;The presence of possible motion synkinesis;The condition of the wound;The condition of the scar;The presence of the abdominal separation;Hypermobility;Satisfaction with physiotherapy