Examining the link between pelvic changes and postpartum urinary incontinence
Official title: Correlation Between the Change in the Antero-posterior Diameter of the Pelvic Side and the Incidence of Post-partum Urinary Incontinence
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06812806 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how changes in pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy affect urinary incontinence after childbirth and whether perineal exercises can help improve symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 17, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 6, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06812806 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older who have recently delivered via vaginal or cesarean methods.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe maternal complications or infections 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 investigates how changes in the pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy relate to the incidence of postpartum urinary incontinence. Using transperineal ultrasound, researchers will measure the pelvic floor's contractile capacity and assess the impact of perineal exercises on urinary incontinence symptoms. Participants will complete a validated questionnaire to evaluate their urinary incontinence severity and quality of life. The study aims to gather data on various factors, including delivery method and maternal health, to better understand the condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prevention and management strategies for postpartum urinary incontinence.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored pelvic floor dynamics, this specific correlation is less commonly investigated, making it a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age of 18 years or older * completion of delivery by vaginal delivery, vaginal delivery with obstetric suction cup or cesarean section * acquisition of informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * presence of severe maternal complications (e.g., ongoing postpartum hemorrhage, severe sepsis, pulmonary embolism, heart failure). * presence of clinically demonstrable vulvar or vaginal infection
Where it's running
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IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aly Mohamed Alaaeldin Kamaleldin Aly Youssef, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Aly Mohamed Alaaeldin Kamaleldin Aly Youssef, MD
- Email: aly.youssef@aosp.bo.it
- Phone: 0512144412
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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.