Perineal Massage During Labor for the Prevention of Perineal Trauma

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Conditions studied: Obstetric; Injury Pelvic Floor

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether perineal massage during labor can help prevent perineal trauma, such as lacerations or episiotomies. The study will test two hypotheses: Null hypothesis: Perineal massage during labor does not prevent perineal trauma. Alternative hypothesis: Perineal massage during labor helps prevent perineal trauma. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Perineal massage group: Participants will receive perineal massage during labor. Control group: Participants will receive the standard care provided by the labor and delivery unit. A randomization process will be used to assign participants to each group.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07099690

Run by

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

People needed

466

Starts

2024-04-02

Expected to finish

2026-12-15

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients currently in labor
• Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks
• Fetus presenting in cephalic position
• No prior perineal massage performed during prenatal care

You may not qualify if…

• Patients who progress to cesarean delivery
• Diagnosis of HELLP syndrome
• Unstable vital signs of the laboring woman or fetus

Where it is running

• Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre — Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (enrolling)

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