After having a baby, there are some expected changes in pelvic floor function. However, tearing of the pelvic floor, having a large baby and needing a vacuum or forceps to deliver the baby put women at risk for having pelvic floor disorders. Our study aims to see if, in women who had a high risk for pelvic floor disorders, a pelvic floor education workshop four weeks after delivery can improve pelvic floor disorders compared to those that did not have a workshop.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Postpartum (ie no more than 4 weeks postpartum at time of group allocation)
* Vaginal delivery
* Sustained one or more of the following insults to perineum/pelvic floor
* Third or fourth degree laceration
* Vacuum or forceps assisted vaginal delivery
* Delivery of macrosomic infant ≥4000g)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment
* Prior surgical management for pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence
* Unable to understand English
* Caesarean delivery
* Concerns for patient sensitivity - eg if team is aware of neonatal demise, neonate unwell in NICU etc
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pelvic floor distress inventory
Timeframe: Differences between groups in the change in score from beginning of study to 3 months post-partum
2
Pelvic floor distress inventory
Timeframe: Differences between groups in the change in score from beginning of study to 6 months post-partum
3
Pelvic floor distress inventory
Timeframe: Differences between groups in the change in score from beginning of study to 12 months post-partum