Core Canister Training for pregnant women with gestational diabetes
Official title: Effects of Core Canister Training on Muscular Thickness, Lumbopelvic Stability and Pelvic Floor Function in Pregnant Women With History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Run by University of Lahore · NCT07889791 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A randomized trial tests whether a structured core canister training program helps pregnant women with a history of gestational diabetes improve abdominal and pelvic muscle strength and stability.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Lahore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07889791 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women in their second pregnancy, 20–24 weeks gestation, with a prior GDM in a previous pregnancy, singleton pregnancy, BMI under 40, and medically cleared for activity.
✕Probably not a fit
Women not showing improvements or unable to adhere to the exercise protocol may not experience the same benefits.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this randomized trial, pregnant women with prior gestational diabetes are assigned to either supervised core canister exercises or standard antenatal exercises from 20–24 weeks gestation for 12 weeks. The core canister includes the diaphragm, transversus abdominis, lumbar multifidus, and pelvic floor muscles, and the program aims to improve muscular thickness, lumbopelvic stability, and pelvic floor function. Outcomes measured include physical performance tests, imaging of muscle thickness, urinary continence measures, and functional questionnaires, with metabolic outcomes as secondary endpoints. Data will be analyzed using SPSS to determine differences between groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve pelvic floor function and core stability during pregnancy for women with prior GDM, potentially reducing discomfort and urinary symptoms.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in related populations suggests benefit from structured core and pelvic floor training, but this specific combination in women with prior GDM is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Currently in their second pregnancy * Documented history of GDM in the first pregnancy * Gestational age 20-24 weeks at the time of enrollment. The upper limit of gestational age will set at 24 weeks at the time of inclusion to allow for at least 12 weeks of intervention. * Singleton pregnancy * Body mass index (BMI) \<40 kg/m2) * Muscle strength of upper \& lower limb at level IV or above * Suffering from stress urinary incontinence diagnosed by Cough Stress Test. * Medically cleared for physical activity by their obstetrician Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus * Previous history of abortion * Patients with severe obstetric complications and contraindications listed in the 2023 of BMJ entitled Public health guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy * High-risk obstetric complications (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa) * Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders limiting physical activity * Any current or previous pelvic floor dysfunction diagnosed by healthcare professionals like pelvic organ prolapse grade III or IV * Participation in any other structured exercise or lifestyle intervention program * Severe damage to the heart, liver, lungs, or kidneys * Acute or chronic complications caused by diabetes, such as ketoacidosis or diabetic foot
Where it's running
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Central Park trust & teaching hospital, Riphah medical center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maryam Shabbir, PhD — University of Lahore
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.