Trial Outcomes & Findings for Platelet Rich Plasma in Levator Ani Muscle Trauma (NCT NCT03021954)

NCT ID: NCT03021954

Last Updated: 2024-01-29

Results Overview

Changes in lower hiatal area during valsalva in various measurements (compared to baseline value), measured using translabial 3D ultrasound. With the translabial technique at an angle of 70 degrees or more, the entire levator hiatus and surrounding muscles (pubococcygeus and puborectalis) can be visualized. It is hoped that ultrasound is more reproducible because axial measurements are easier with minimal dimensional images, at rest, valsalva, or contraction.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2/PHASE3

Target enrollment

116 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline (third trimester), 40 days post-partum, 3 months post-partum

Results posted on

2024-01-29

Participant Flow

This study started in November 2016 until July 2019. We included all women who had a vaginal delivery in public health center (Puskesmas), and several referral hospitals. Minimal sampel size calculated for this study was 23 subjects each group, with 20 % additional for anticipating loss to follow up subjects. Therefore, minimal sample size was 29 each group.

We obtained 116 primigravid women. Fifty-three subjects were drop-out failed to finish the study. Five subjects were excluded from the study cause were detected having avulsion (macro trauma) injury at 40 days post-partum evaluation that was considered as severe degree of trauma and would made bias to the healing process. Finally, there were 58 subjects who successfully followed the examination until the end of the study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Platelet Rich Plasma
as many as 29 subjects were included in the intervention group. All of the subjects underwent PRP injection at levator ani muscle directly after vaginal delivery. Afterward, all of the subjects returned to control at 40 days post-partum for pelvic ultrasound examination assessing levator hiatal area and perineometry examination for assessing levator ani muscle strength. Then, the subject was asked to return at 3 months post-partum to perform a similar examination.
Lidocaine (Placebo)
as many as 29 subjects were included in the control group. All of the subjects underwent lidocaine 1% (placebo) injection at levator ani muscle directly after vaginal delivery. Afterward, all of the subjects returned to control at 40 days post-partum for pelvic ultrasound examination assessing levator hiatal area and perineometry examination for assessing levator ani muscle strength. Then, the subject was asked to return at 3 months post-partum to perform a similar examination.
Overall Study
STARTED
43
73
Overall Study
COMPLETED
29
29
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
14
44

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Platelet Rich Plasma
as many as 29 subjects were included in the intervention group. All of the subjects underwent PRP injection at levator ani muscle directly after vaginal delivery. Afterward, all of the subjects returned to control at 40 days post-partum for pelvic ultrasound examination assessing levator hiatal area and perineometry examination for assessing levator ani muscle strength. Then, the subject was asked to return at 3 months post-partum to perform a similar examination.
Lidocaine (Placebo)
as many as 29 subjects were included in the control group. All of the subjects underwent lidocaine 1% (placebo) injection at levator ani muscle directly after vaginal delivery. Afterward, all of the subjects returned to control at 40 days post-partum for pelvic ultrasound examination assessing levator hiatal area and perineometry examination for assessing levator ani muscle strength. Then, the subject was asked to return at 3 months post-partum to perform a similar examination.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
10
43
Overall Study
Subjects had avulsion trauma
4
1

Baseline Characteristics

Platelet Rich Plasma in Levator Ani Muscle Trauma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Intervention
n=29 Participants
The intervention group receive a single dose of PRP that was produced from their own blood. We injected the PRP in the levator ani muscle when we did the perineorrhaphy procedure. A baseline measurement was taken at the third trimester of pregnancy (when they come to do antenatal control). Then, we do a follow-up assessment at 40 weeks and three months post-partum.
Control
n=29 Participants
The control group only receive lidocaine (placebo) when we did the perineorrhaphy procedure. A baseline measurement was taken at the third trimester of pregnancy (when they come to do antenatal control). Then, we do a follow-up assessment at 40 weeks and three months post-partum.
Total
n=58 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Levator Hiatal Area at Valsalva
20.64 cm2
n=93 Participants
20.35 cm2
n=4 Participants
20.37 cm2
n=27 Participants
Levator ani muscle strength
37.45 cmH2O
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.89 • n=93 Participants
41.45 cmH2O
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.05 • n=4 Participants
39.39 cmH2O
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.09 • n=27 Participants
Baby birth weight
3042 gram
n=93 Participants
3100 gram
n=4 Participants
3100 gram
n=27 Participants
Age, Continuous
30.5 years
n=93 Participants
25 years
n=4 Participants
28.5 years
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
29 Participants
n=93 Participants
29 Participants
n=4 Participants
58 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
29 Participants
n=93 Participants
29 Participants
n=4 Participants
58 Participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (third trimester), 40 days post-partum, 3 months post-partum

Changes in lower hiatal area during valsalva in various measurements (compared to baseline value), measured using translabial 3D ultrasound. With the translabial technique at an angle of 70 degrees or more, the entire levator hiatus and surrounding muscles (pubococcygeus and puborectalis) can be visualized. It is hoped that ultrasound is more reproducible because axial measurements are easier with minimal dimensional images, at rest, valsalva, or contraction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=29 Participants
All intervention subjects underwent pelvic ultrasound examination for assessing levator hiatal area during valsalva at antenatal visit (baseline), 40 days post-partum, 3 months post-partum
Control
n=29 Participants
All control subjects underwent pelvic ultrasound examination for assessing levator hiatal area during valsalva at antenatal visit, 40 days post-partum, 3 months post-partum
Changes of Levator Hiatal Area During Valsava
Pre-intervention
20.64 Cm2
Interval 12.9 to 28.38
20.35 Cm2
Interval 14.78 to 25.92
Changes of Levator Hiatal Area During Valsava
40 days post-partum
22.35 Cm2
Interval 18.4 to 26.3
21.41 Cm2
Interval 15.14 to 27.68
Changes of Levator Hiatal Area During Valsava
3 months post-partum
17.57 Cm2
Interval 11.92 to 23.22
18.54 Cm2
Interval 9.56 to 27.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (third trimester), 40 days post partum, and 3 months post partum

Changes in pelvic floor muscle contraction in various measurements (compared to baseline), measured using perineometer

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=29 Participants
All intervention subjects underwent pelvic ultrasound examination for assessing levator hiatal area during valsalva at antenatal visit (baseline), 40 days post-partum, 3 months post-partum
Control
n=29 Participants
All control subjects underwent pelvic ultrasound examination for assessing levator hiatal area during valsalva at antenatal visit, 40 days post-partum, 3 months post-partum
Changes in Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction
Pre-Intervention
37.45 CmH2O
Standard Deviation 13.89
41.45 CmH2O
Standard Deviation 18.05
Changes in Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction
40 days post-partum
28.94 CmH2O
Standard Deviation 16.49
28.79 CmH2O
Standard Deviation 15.86
Changes in Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction
3 months post-partum
35.84 CmH2O
Standard Deviation 18.81
30.88 CmH2O
Standard Deviation 18.33

Adverse Events

Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

dr. Fernandi Moegni

Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

Phone: +62-82298111778

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place