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Perineal Massage During Labor for the Prevention of Perineal Trauma

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 50 YearsFemaleFederal University of Rio Grande do Sul
NCT07099690 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients currently in labor * Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks * Fetus presenting in cephalic position * No prior perineal massage performed during prenatal care Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who progress to cesarean delivery * Diagnosis of HELLP syndrome * Unstable vital signs of the laboring woman or fetus
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What it tests

  • Perineal massage
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Where

1 site
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Brazil
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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