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Postpartum Health Trajectories the First Year After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and the Impact of a Group-Based Intervention
Sponsor: Hanna Jangö
Summary
The aim of the ADAPT study is to investigate whether a structured, group-based follow-up programme can improve quality of life related to anal incontinence in women with OASI during the first year after childbirth. The study will also describe how symptoms change over time and assess effects on mental health, sexual function, symptoms of prolapse and urinary incontinence, and body image.
Official title: Postpartum Health Trajectories the First Year After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and the Impact of a Group-Based Intervention: The ADAPT Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2029-08-31
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Group Session
Participants in the Intervention Group are invited to three closed group sessions 2-6 months postpartum hosted by doctors and physiotherapists. The group session focus on relevant information (e.g. healing, incontinence, emotions, concerns, sexlife, everyday challenges), kegel-exercises (pelvic floor exercises) and social interaction between participants.
Locations (1)
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Herlev Hospital
Herlev, Capital Region, Denmark