Using bedside transperineal ultrasound to give visual feedback during pelvic floor exercises after childbirth
Official title: Transperineal Ultrasound as a Biofeedback Tool for Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy in Postpartum Patients
Run by Singapore General Hospital · NCT07065708 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether showing postpartum women live ultrasound images of their pelvic floor helps them do pelvic floor exercises more correctly and stay more engaged after a vaginal birth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 94 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Singapore General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07065708 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 21–45 within four months of a singleton vaginal delivery, not currently pregnant and without prior pelvic floor surgery or neurological disorders affecting muscle control, are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Women who had a caesarean delivery, prior pelvic floor surgery, neurological conditions affecting muscle contraction, are more than four months postpartum, or cannot attend in-person clinic visits are unlikely to qualify or benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, randomized controlled study that assigns postpartum women to one of two arms: transperineal ultrasound with real-time visual biofeedback or transperineal ultrasound without visual biofeedback. Participants are recruited within four months of a singleton vaginal delivery and undergo baseline assessment, supervised physiotherapy sessions, and follow-up assessments to compare pelvic floor contraction performance and engagement. Randomization is computer-generated to ensure equal group sizes, and assessments include clinical measures and patient questionnaires. The study includes interim analysis and a final analysis stage.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help women learn to contract their pelvic floor muscles more accurately and improve engagement with exercises, potentially reducing future pelvic floor problems.
How similar studies have gone: Smaller prior studies using ultrasound or other biofeedback methods for pelvic floor training have reported improvements in muscle control and adherence, but larger randomized trials are still limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants * Aged 21 - 45 years old. * Within 4 months of a singleton, vaginal delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant * Over 4 months since vaginal birth. * Previous caesarean delivery. * Previous pelvic floor surgery (eg. pelvic floor repair, continence surgery, cervicetomy,cosmetic pelvic floor procedures) * Neurological disorder affecting muscle contraction (eg. Guillan-Barre syndrome, motorneuron disease, multiple sclerosis)
Where it's running
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Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Singapore, Singapore Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Asad A Rahim, MB BS BMedSci MRCOG
- Email: rahim.asad.abdul@sgh.com.sg
- Phone: +65 9050 0004
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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.