Physiotherapy after birth trauma for first-time mothers
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a special physiotherapy program for first-time mothers who had a vaginal tear or episiotomy during childbirth. The goal is to see if it helps recovery better than standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- This is your first baby (never been pregnant past 16 weeks before).
- You had a vaginal tear (grade 2 or higher) or a cut (episiotomy) during delivery.
- Your baby was born at 37 weeks or later.
- You do NOT have a current vaginal or urinary infection, or perineal diseases like fistulas, genital mutilation, or Crohn's disease.
- You have NOT used testosterone in the past 6 months.
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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