Comparing breathing and pelvic exercises for postpartum pelvic pain relief
Comparison of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise and Pelvic Stabilization Exercise in Postpartum Women With Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain: A Real-time Telehealth-based Intervention
NA · National Cheng Kung University · NCT06284278
This study is testing whether breathing exercises or pelvic stabilization exercises can help new mothers with pelvic pain feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | National Cheng Kung University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tainan, Taiwan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06284278 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to compare the effects of two types of telehealth-based exercises—diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic stabilization—on postpartum women suffering from pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Over an 8-week period, participants will engage in real-time sessions focusing on these exercises while their pain, disability, and quality of life will be assessed. The study will include women aged 20-65 who are at least three months postpartum and experiencing specific types of pelvic pain. The goal is to determine which exercise approach is more effective in alleviating symptoms and improving overall well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are postpartum women aged 20-65 who have been experiencing pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain for at least three months.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently pregnant, have undergone certain surgeries, or have specific medical conditions such as cancer or cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective non-invasive treatment options for postpartum women suffering from pelvic girdle pain.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific comparison of telehealth-based diaphragmatic versus pelvic exercises is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20-65 years * Postpartum ≥ 3 months * Pain located in sacroiliac joints (i.e., pain located between the posterior iliac crest and gluteal fold) * Pregnancy-related cause of pelvic pain that pain occurs during pregnancy or after delivery (i.e., not traumatic or degenerative cause) * At least 2 positive findings of 6 pain provocation tests for pelvic pain * Score of Active Straight Leg Rise (ASLR) test \> 0 Exclusion Criteria: * being pregnant or actively trying to get pregnant * having known causes of pelvic girdle pain, such as fractures and rheumatism * having undergone lumbar, pelvic, gynecologic or obstetric surgery * having current neurological symptoms and signs in lower extremities such as lumbar radiculopathy and myelopathy * having cancer * having cardiovascular disease * being diagnosed as having a psychiatric disease * active infection or infectious disease in the pelvis or abdomen * having experience with structured and supervised core or trunk exercise training programs.
Where this trial is running
Tainan, Taiwan
- National Cheng Kung University — Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Postpartum, Pregnancy Related, Pelvic Girdle Pain