NCT07429539

Psychosocial Skills Group for Pelvic Floor Symptoms

Piloting a Virtual Education and Psychosocial Skills Group for Postpartum Pelvic Floor Symptoms

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 16 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

There is a critical need for evidence-based programs that address the educational needs and psychosocial impact of childbirth-related pelvic floor injuries and conditions in an accessible format. The purpose of this pilot study is to develop, implement, and evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a manualized 6-session psychosocial skills and education group for individuals with birth-related pelvic floor injuries and conditions. This group-based approach integrates psychoeducation, pain science, cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance-based and mindfulness skills to enhance quality of life and coping skills for those managing these conditions. This research study will test whether a virtual education and psychosocial skills group can provide valuable resources and skill-building for people living with these conditions. The findings from this pilot study will help us understand whether this type of program is feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial, and will inform refinement of the group protocol and study procedures in preparation for a future randomized controlled trial.

Conditions

• Pelvic Floor Disorder
• Pelvic Floor Awareness

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Education and Psychosocial Skills	Participants will attend a 6-session, virtual psychosocial education and skills group, for individuals with birth-related pelvic floor conditions. This is a non-randomized pilot feasibility study. All enrolled participants will receive the same group content, with assessments conducted at baseline (pre-group), brief surveys after each session, and immediately following group completion.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-02-15
• Primary completion: 2026-07-15
• Completion: 2026-07-15
• First posted: 2026-02-24
• Last updated: 2026-02-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States