At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 64 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Paula exercisesother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Women's First Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective Cesarean Birth During Post-partum Hospitalization:A Comparison of Paula Method (the Circular Exercises Method) to Standard Care
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Paula exercises for Bowel Dysfunction. Completed, enrolled 64 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS. The current study is comparing the resumption of bowel sounds after CS in women utilizing the Paula exercises to standard care (no exercises).
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsBowel Dysfunction
CountriesIsrael
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartFeb 2018
Primary CompletionJul 2018
Study CompletionDec 2018
First PostedDec 2018
TodayJul 2026
First PostedDec 3, 2018
Enrollment StartFeb 1, 2018
Primary CompletionJul 31, 2018
Study CompletionDec 1, 2018
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6 monthsPosted 7.6 years ago
Interventions
Paula exercisesother
structured exercises aimed to stimulate ring muscles