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Manual Physical Therapy for Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Pain
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Led By Brenda Heinecke, DPT
Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 7 weeks
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will help to establish if there are benefits to pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for pregnant women between 28-34 weeks gestation who are planning a vaginal delivery. It's not for those under 18, over 34 weeks pregnant, planning a c-section, or on pelvic rest.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if manual physical therapy during pregnancy can reduce perineal trauma at birth, shorten the second stage of labor (pushing), and decrease emergency C-section rates.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed, manual physical therapy may include discomfort during treatment and potential soreness afterwards.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 7 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~7 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Amount of perineal tearing
Delivery type
Length of labor
+2 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Pregnant womenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Physical assessment for women 20-34 weeks gestation including evaluating pain, back and hip range of motion, strength of hip and abdominal muscles, diastasis recti, and strength, amount of scar tissue from previous pregnancies / deliveries, level of muscle overactivity, and the extent of any prolapse of pelvic floor muscles.
Treatment: internal and external myofascial release of the pelvic floor muscles, pelvic floor stretching, and instruction diaphragmatic breathing and exercises for postpartum recovery to perform at home. Exercises include: Pelvic floor stretching: happy baby stretch, deep squat, butterfly stretch; Belly breathing; transverse abdominis contraction, transverse abdominis march, bridge, shoulder blade; Instruction and education on perineal massage and posture.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeLead Sponsor
49 Previous Clinical Trials
6,528 Total Patients Enrolled
Revitalize Physical TherapyUNKNOWN
Brenda Heinecke, DPTPrincipal InvestigatorRevitalize Physical Therapy
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am under 18 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Pregnant women
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is it currently feasible to participate in this research study?
"As evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is not currently accepting participants. This trial was initially posted in February 2020 and the last update occurred in May 2022. Nonetheless, there are 156 other medical studies that require volunteers at present"
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