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A study to find out whether leg and hip exercises added to Kegel exercises help strengthen pelvic muscles in first -time mothers.

Effectiveness of Combined HCG (Hamstring, Calf, and Gluteus) stretching & strengthening with Kegel s Exercises compared with Kegel s exercise alone on Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength among primipara mothers in a tertiary care centre, Puducherry: A Randomized Controlled Trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113898
Enrollment
88
Registered
2026-07-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention1: HCG Hamstring Calf and Gluteus stretching and strengthening with Kegel exercises: HCG Hamstring Calf and Gluteus stretching and Strengthening with the Kegel exercises will be demonstrat

Sponsors

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primipara with normal vaginal delivery 21-35 years of age Have access to cell phone willing to attend 6 weeks follow up postnatal clinic, JIPMER

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Postpartum complication such as PPH Third or fourth degree perineal tear Known neurological or musculoskeletal disorders Uncontrolled hypertension or any cardiac condition disruption of perineal obstetric wound gapped episiotomy instrumental delivery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the effectiveness of combined HCG stretching & strengthening with Kegel exercise on pelvic floor muscle strength among primipara mothersTimepoint: on first postnatal day and on postnatal follow up 6 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMrs Niksy Abraham

College of Nursing, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

renju.thms@gmail.com8608553636

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026