Therapeutic exercise program after childbirth for pelvic floor recovery
Official title: Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises vs. Hypopressive Exercises for Postpartum Recovery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Run by University of Alcala · NCT07313683 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a postpartum exercise program to help early recovery of the pelvic floor in women who recently had vaginal delivery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alcala Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2028 |
| Study ends | February 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07313683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women 6–12 weeks postpartum after uncomplicated vaginal delivery, who can read and consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with cesarean delivery, significant pelvic pain, or other exclusion criteria may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial compares different postpartum exercise approaches to support pelvic floor recovery after vaginal birth. It includes education, pelvic floor training, lumbopelvic stabilization, and hypopressive exercises, started between 6 and 12 weeks after delivery. Participants are healthy, first- or multiple-birth mothers without major pelvic injuries and are able to consent and participate in the regimen. The study aims to see if these targeted exercises can reduce pelvic floor symptoms and improve function compared with standard care. Safety and adherence will be monitored throughout the program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could reduce pelvic floor symptoms and improve quality of life after vaginal delivery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work supports pelvic floor training for reducing symptoms, but the added combination with lumbopelvic stabilization and hypopressive exercises is less well established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Primiparous or multiparous women with an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. * Women between 6 and 12 weeks postpartum. * Women who have freely read, understood, and signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria * Cesarean delivery. * Pelvic or perineal pain greater than 4/10 during physical examination. * Clinical diagnosis of pelvic floor myofascial pain syndrome. * Evidence of levator ani muscle avulsion. * Third- or fourth-degree perineal tears. * History of pelvic surgery. * History of pelvic fractures and/or pelvic neoplasms. * Current pregnancy. * Neurological disorders. * Active vaginal or urinary tract infections. * Cognitive, auditory, or visual impairments that limit comprehension, questionnaire completion, consent, or participation in the study. * Individuals under 18 years of age.
Where it's running
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Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Alcalá
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Virginia Prieto Gómez, Dr.
- Email: v.prieto@uah.es
- Phone: +34 918 854 828
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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.