Core stabilization plus myofascial induction for postpartum low back pain
Combine Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises and Myofascial Induction Therapy on Lumber Pain, Core Endurance and Quality of Life in Postpartum Low-back Pain
This test tries whether adding myofascial induction therapy to core stabilization exercises helps women with postpartum low back pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sialkot, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07576244 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will recruit 40 women aged 20–45 with postpartum low back pain at two hospitals in Sialkot, Pakistan. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either core stabilization exercises plus myofascial induction therapy or core stabilization exercises alone, both given three times weekly for eight weeks, with hot packs and TENS as baseline treatments. Primary outcomes—lumbar pain, core endurance, and quality of life—are measured pre- and post-intervention using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, the supine bridge test, and the SF-36. Data will be analyzed using SPSS to compare changes between groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Women within six months after a normal vaginal delivery aged 20–45 with an NPRS pain score of 3–8 and BMI under 30 kg/m2.
Not a fit: Those with spinal fracture or deformity, arthritis, lumbar radiculopathy, inflammatory back disease, or severe disc disease are excluded and unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combined therapy could reduce postpartum low back pain and improve core endurance and quality of life more than exercises alone.
How similar studies have performed: Prior small trials and clinical reports suggest myofascial techniques may help musculoskeletal pain, but high-quality evidence specifically in postpartum low-back pain is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Will have a NPRS scoring ranging 3-8 * Female with normal vaginal delivery (SVD) * Patients within 6 months of postpartum * BMI \< 30 kg/ m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Spinal fracture or deformity * Arthritis * Lumber radiculopathy * Inflammatory condition that cause low back pain * Severe discopathy
Where this trial is running
Sialkot, Punjab Province
- Bashir hospital — Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: hina G gul, PhD* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: imran amjad
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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.