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NCT06986824 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Perineal Massage Using A Pelvic Wand During Pregnancy

A Phase 4 study of Pregnancy Related and Pelvic Floor Disorders, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
140
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06986824 is a Phase 4 study of Pregnancy Related and Pelvic Floor Disorders that is actively recruiting participants, run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 140 participants, below the 1,962-participant average among 99 other Pregnancy Related trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06986824, a Phase 4 study of Pregnancy Related and Pelvic Floor Disorders, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
140 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study 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.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Pelvic wand

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 140 participants
Start Date 2025-10-01
Est. Completion 2026-09-01
Phase Phase 4

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06986824

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06986824 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 140 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,962-participant average among 99 other Pregnancy Related trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has 488 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Pregnancy Related appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Pelvic wand is the first listed.

NCT06986824 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06986824 about?

NCT06986824 is a clinical study titled "Perineal Massage Using A Pelvic Wand During Pregnancy". 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...

What is the current status of trial NCT06986824?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 140 participants. The study started on 2025-10-01. Estimated completion is 2026-09-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06986824 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pregnancy Related, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Patient Empowerment, Obstetric; Injury.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06986824?

The interventions under investigation include: Pelvic wand (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06986824?

This trial is sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has 488 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06986824 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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