Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function and SymptomsNCT07488455
Effectiveness of Video-Based or Written Pelvic Floor Education in Postpartum Women
A study testing video-based education and written education in people with Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function and Symptoms, run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of written or visual information provided outside of routine postpartum follow-up on pelvic floor knowledge and pelvic floor function in women during the postpartum period. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function and Symptoms
- What is being tested?
- video-based education and written education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 141 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Mar 2026to 30 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Be between the ages of 18 and 45
- Single pregnancy
- Full-term delivery
- Be willing to participate in the study
- Be literate in Turkish
Who cannot join
- Presence of fecal or urinary incontinence prior to pregnancy
- Presence of neurological or orthopedic problems that could cause pelvic floor dysfunction
- Presence of psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment that makes it difficult to answer questions
- History of pelvic surgery
- History of high-risk pregnancy (preeclampsia, eclampsia, multiple pregnancy, etc.)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06010
About this study
Official title: An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Video-Based or Written Pelvic Floor Education on Knowledge Levels and Pelvic Floor Function in Postpartum Women
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of written or visual information provided outside of routine postpartum follow-up on pelvic floor knowledge and pelvic floor function in women during the postpartum period.
- Being tested
- video-based education, written education
- Keywords
- postpartum, knowledge, pelvic floor dysfunction, education, video-based, written
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
video-based educationBehavioural
An educational video covering pelvic floor anatomy, pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, and pelvic floor exercises
written educationBehavioural
A written text covering pelvic floor anatomy, pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, and pelvic floor exercises
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| video-based education group | Experimental | Women in the first group will be shown an educational video covering pelvic floor anatomy, pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, and pelvic floor exercises via a QR code prior to their postpartum discharge. Receives: Behavioral: video-based education |
| written education group | Active comparator | The women in the second group will be given a written text with the same content as that provided to the women in the first group, and this text will also be explained to them verbally. Receives: Behavioral: written education |
| Conventional group | No intervention | Women in the third group will undergo routine postnatal follow-up. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge Questionnaire
Measured: second day of postpartum and 6th week of postpartum
Secondary outcomes (2)
Pelvic Floor Questionnaire for Pregnant Women and Postpartum Women
Measured: second day of postpartum and 6th week of postpartum
Pelvic Floor Distress Index-20
Measured: second day of postpartum and 6th week of postpartum
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Mar 2026
- Study start30 Mar 2026
- Primary completion30 Sep 2026
- Study completion30 Sep 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function and SymptomsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara Etlik City HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 141 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ayse Naz Kalem, Ankara Etlik City Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07488455
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AEŞH-EK-2026-016
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Video-Based or Written Pelvic Floor Education on Knowledge Levels and Pelvic Floor Function in Postpartum Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07488455
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AEŞH-EK-2026-016
- Keywords
- postpartum, knowledge, pelvic floor dysfunction, education, video-based, written
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 141 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 30 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of written or visual information provided outside of routine postpartum follow-up on pelvic floor knowledge and pelvic floor function in women during the postpartum period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| video-based education group | Experimental | Behavioral: video-based educationWomen in the first group will be shown an educational video covering pelvic floor anatomy, pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, and pelvic floor exercises via a QR code prior to their postpartum discharge. |
| written education group | Active comparator | Behavioral: written educationThe women in the second group will be given a written text with the same content as that provided to the women in the first group, and this text will also be explained to them verbally. |
| Conventional group | No intervention | –Women in the third group will undergo routine postnatal follow-up. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Be between the ages of 18 and 45
- Single pregnancy
- Full-term delivery
- Be willing to participate in the study
- Be literate in Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Presence of fecal or urinary incontinence prior to pregnancy
- Presence of neurological or orthopedic problems that could cause pelvic floor dysfunction
- Presence of psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment that makes it difficult to answer questions
- History of pelvic surgery
- History of high-risk pregnancy (preeclampsia, eclampsia, multiple pregnancy, etc.)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| video-based educationAn educational video covering pelvic floor anatomy, pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, and pelvic floor exercises | Behavioural | video-based education group |
| written educationA written text covering pelvic floor anatomy, pelvic floor dysfunction, risk factors, and pelvic floor exercises | Behavioural | written education group |
Primary outcome
Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge Questionnaire
Time frame: second day of postpartum and 6th week of postpartum
2 secondary outcomes
Pelvic Floor Questionnaire for Pregnant Women and Postpartum Women
Time frame: second day of postpartum and 6th week of postpartum
Pelvic Floor Distress Index-20
Time frame: second day of postpartum and 6th week of postpartum
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Oct 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing video-based education and written education in people with Postpartum Pelvic Floor Function and Symptoms, run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge Questionnaire (time frame: second day of postpartum and 6th week of postpartum). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Oct 2026.