Does how a baby is delivered relate to vaginal laxity and pelvic floor changes measured by ultrasound?
Official title: Evaluation of Vaginal Laxity and Bladder Neck Descent in Parous Women Using 2D and 3D Transperineal Ultrasound
Run by Assiut University · NCT07517978 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers will use 2D and 3D transperineal ultrasound to see how vaginal laxity relates to delivery mode and pelvic floor structure in women who have given birth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 26, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07517978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Parous women who are not currently pregnant and have not had prior prolapse surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Pregnant women or those with prior prolapse surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study will assess pelvic floor anatomy in parous women using 2D and 3D transperineal ultrasound, focusing on bladder neck descent, levator hiatus size, and levator ani integrity. The goal is to explore associations between delivery mode (vaginal vs. cesarean) and pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms, including vaginal laxity. The study builds on evidence that vaginal delivery can cause pelvic floor trauma and aim to correlate ultrasound findings with reported symptoms. Participants are women who have given birth and are not currently pregnant or post-prolapse surgery, and readings will be performed during rest and Valsalva maneuver. No interventional treatment is involved; the study is observational and non-invasive.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If associations are found, this could improve understanding of how delivery choices influence pelvic floor health and vaginal laxity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown meaningful links between vaginal delivery and pelvic floor changes, supporting the relevance of this ultrasound-based assessment.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * parous women Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant women * previous prolapse surgery
Where it's running
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Women's Health Hospital
Asyut, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Women H Hospital — Women's health hospital
- Study coordinator: Mohamed Fekry, PhD
- Email: mohamedbeethoven2040@gmail.com
- Phone: 200882312388
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.