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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT06986824

NCT06986824 Perineal Massage Using A Pelvic Wand During Pregnancy

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NCT ID NCT06986824
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Condition Pregnancy Related
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 140 participants
Start Date 2025-10-01
Primary Completion 2026-04-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Pelvic wand

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 140 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-04-01.

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Brief Summary

There is limited research on the optimal strategy to reduce obstetric laceration, postpartum urinary retention, and postpartum pelvic pain. In systematic reviews, clinician-directed massage of the perineal muscles at the time of birth and patient directed massage of the perineal muscles in the third trimester to inconsistently reduce the incidence of severe obstetric laceration.1,2 However, there is significant heterogeneity of these studies is due in large part to the lack of a standardized protocols and unpredictability of clinician availability to perform perineal massage around the time of birth. The purpose of this study is to understand how perineal massage with a pelvic wand in late pregnancy and during labor influences one's sense of self-control over the labor process and birth experience.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Plan to give birth at BIDMC * Age ≥18 years old * English language preference * 32-36 weeks 'gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to vaginal birth, active genital herpes infection, fetal anomaly requiring cesarean birth).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ethan Litman, MD

✉ elitman@bidmc.harvard.edu

📞 617-667-2636

Principal Investigator

Sarah Little, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06986824 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pregnancy Related. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06986824 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT06986824 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06986824 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at elitman@bidmc.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06986824 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06986824 clinical trial?

NCT06986824 is sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The principal investigator is Sarah Little, MD at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 140 participants.

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