Pelvic floor measurements during pregnancy and after birth
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study follows women during pregnancy and after childbirth to measure how the pelvic floor muscles change. The goal is to understand normal changes so doctors can better prevent or treat problems like incontinence or prolapse later.
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Who can take part
- You are having a single baby (not twins or more) and had an ultrasound in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You speak Italian or can understand it well enough to follow instructions.
- This is your first pregnancy (you have never given birth before).
- You do not currently have urine or stool leakage or a prolapse (a bulge or falling sensation in the pelvic area).
- You have not had pelvic surgery, pelvic radiation, cancer in the pelvic area, or a pelvic injury.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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