Outpatient rehabilitation versus self-training for postpartum pelvic floor recovery
Official title: Prevention of Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Rehabilitation Postpartum.
Run by Vilnius University · NCT07426770 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We will test whether supervised outpatient rehab or self-guided home training better prevents and treats pelvic floor problems in women after a singleton childbirth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vilnius University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vilnius) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 30, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | February 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07426770 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18 or older after a singleton pregnancy who have no contraindications to physical activity and no connective tissue or neurologic disorders are suitable candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with multiple gestations, known connective tissue disorders (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos), significant neurologic disease, or other contraindications to exercise are excluded and unlikely to benefit from these interventions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Participants receive a baseline obstetric and pelvic assessment and then follow either a specialist-led outpatient rehabilitation program or a home self-training program based on specialist recommendations. Objective measures include pelvic organ position (POP-Q), pelvic floor muscle strength and coordination (Oxford Scale and other measures), pelvic/perineal ultrasound, and validated symptom and quality-of-life questionnaires. Examinations occur at about 6–10 weeks postpartum with follow-up assessments at 6 and 12 months to document changes over time. The multidisciplinary team includes an obstetrician-gynecologist, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, and a physiotherapist.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the interventions could reduce postpartum pelvic floor symptoms and improve urinary and sexual function and overall quality of life while informing practical rehabilitation recommendations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research shows pelvic floor muscle training and specialist-led rehabilitation can improve postpartum urinary incontinence and pelvic floor symptoms, but direct comparisons of supervised outpatient programs versus unsupervised self-training with long-term follow-up remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * This pregnancy was singleton * No contraindications for physical activity * No connective tissue disorders (for example Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) * No neurological disorders to influence pelvic floor symptoms (for example clinically significant spinal disc herniation) Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years * Twins or triplet pregnancy * Contraindications for physical activity * Connective tissue disorders * Neurological disorders
Where it's running
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Vilnius University: study centers: "Vilnius University Hospital " Santaros Clinic", "Vilniaus Gimdymo Namai"
Vilnius, Lithuania Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eglė Pilkionytė, MD — Vilnius University
- Study coordinator: Karolina Eva Romeikiene, Medical doctor, PHD student
- Email: eva.romeikiene@gmail.com
- Phone: +37060406142
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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.