NCT05624060

Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercise in the Antenatal Period

The Effect of Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercise Applied in the Antenatal Period on Postpartum Sexuality and Incontinence: a Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 75 (actual)
• Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 49 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aimed to determine the effect of perineal massage and pelvic floor exercise in the antenatal period on sexuality and urinary and fecal incontinence in the postpartum period. This study will be conducted in a pregnant school at a state hospital in Turkey. An active control group will be formed as the control group. The control group will be given the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet prepared by the researchers. Experimental 1 group will receive perineal massage training in addition to the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group. Experimental 2 group will receive pelvic floor exercises in addition to perineal massage training and the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group.

Detailed description

The research was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The simple randomization method will be used for the assignment to groups. The data of the research; will be collected using the Preliminary Evaluation Form, Personal Information Form, Female Sexual Function Index, The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-ICIQ-SF (Turkish Version), and Fecal Incontinence Severity Index. The research will start at the 34th week of pregnancy and the questionnaires will be administered in the 3rd month after delivery. There will be 3 groups in the research.An active control group will be formed as the control group. The control group will be given the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet prepared by the researchers. Experimental 1 group will receive perineal massage training in addition to the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group. Experimental 2 group will receive pelvic floor exercises in addition to perineal massage training and the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet given to the control group.

Conditions

• Urinary Incontinence
• Fecal Incontinence
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Sexuality

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training	The "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet is cover weight control, perineal hygiene, adequate fluid consumption, not smoking and alcohol use, avoidance of spicy, fizzy and fatty foods and beverages, correct posture and frequency of micturition, prevention of constipation and abdominal pressure.
BEHAVIORAL	Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training and Perineal Massage	Women will apply perineal massage for an average of 8-10 minutes at least twice a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition to perineal massage, the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet will be given to participant.
BEHAVIORAL	Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training and Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercise	Women assigned to this group will apply pelvic floor exercise at least 3 days a week 8-12 times a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition, women will apply perineal massage for an average of 8-10 minutes at least twice a week, starting from the 34th week of pregnancy until delivery. In addition to perineal massage, the "Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Prevention Training" booklet will be given to participant.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-02-01
• Primary completion: 2023-11-20
• Completion: 2023-11-20
• First posted: 2022-11-21
• Last updated: 2025-01-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)