Training for Urinary Leakage Improvement After Pregnancy

Training for Urinary Leakage Improvement After Pregnancy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Urinary Incontinence Delivery Complication
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
216 (estimated)
Sponsor
NICHD Pelvic Floor Disorders Network · Research network
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women who have given birth and are experiencing problems with urinary leakage. If you qualify, you will participate in training to help improve pelvic floor muscle strength.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman aged 18 or older
  • I have given birth to my first child vaginally more than 6 weeks ago
  • I have urinary leakage that bothers me
  • My baby weighed more than 3.5 kg at birth or I had an operative delivery or a second-degree laceration

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot attend follow-up appointments after 6 months
  • I have had a stillbirth or serious illness related to childbirth
  • I cannot speak English or Spanish
  • I have problems with my perineal wound
  • I have severe pain during pelvic floor muscle assessments
  • I am currently receiving physical therapy for my pelvic floor
  • I am not willing to use smartphone apps required for the study

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This is a multi-center, randomized single-blind nonsurgical trial conducted in approximately 216 primiparous postpartum women at high risk for prolonged/sustained pelvic floor disorders with symptomatic, bothersome urinary incontinence (UI) amenable to nonsurgical treatment. TULIP is a 3-Arm trial with two active interventions (Arms 1 and 2) and a Patient Education control arm (Arm 3). Arm 1 cons…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. ≥18yo primiparous patient s/p singleton vaginal delivery (\>32 weeks), approximately 6wk postpartum 2. At increased risk of sustained pelvic floor disorders, as defined by 1. neonate ≥3.5kg, and/or 2. operative delivery (i.e., forceps or vacuum-assisted vaginal deliver…
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