Comparison of instructional methods by digital vaginal palpation and transabdominal ultrasound in pelvic floor muscle training after vaginal delivery: A randomized controlled trial

Comparison of instructional methods by digital vaginal palpation and transabdominal ultrasound in pelvic floor muscle training after vaginal delivery: A randomized controlled trial - PFMT by digital vaginal palpation and transabdominal ultrasound

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000032304

Enrollment

Registered

2018-07-01

Start date

2018-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

Women after vaginal delivery

Interventions

Pelvic floor muscle training by digital vaginal palpation Pelvic floor muscle training by transabdominal ultrasound

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women 4-6weeks after vaginal delivery of 37 or more weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Experience of pelvic floor muscle training using digital vaginal palpation or transabdominal ultrasound 2.Abnormality in postpartum process 3.Pain and numbness of the perineum 4.Neuropathic urinary incontinence 5.Age under 20 years old 6.Unable read or write in Japanese

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Bladder base movement during voluntary pelvic floor muscle contraction by Transabdominal ultrasound	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Fast repetition 2. Endurance 3. Understanding the contraction muscle/Contraction feeling 4. Confidence for pelvic floor muscle training 5. Motivation for pelvic floor muscle training	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMayumi Ikeda

St.Luke's International University Graduate school Doctoral student

16DN003@slcn.ac.jp03-3543-6391

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026