Lumbar Stability Exercises vs Telerehabilitation for postpartum back pain and posture
Official title: Comparing the Effects of Lumbar Stability Exercises and Telerehabilitation on Reducing Lumbar Lordotic Angle, Pain, and Disability in Postpartum Women
Run by Foundation University Islamabad · NCT07593183 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether onsite lumbar stabilization exercises or a telerehabilitation program can reduce the curved lower back (lumbar lordosis), pain, and disability in women 6 weeks to 12 months after giving birth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 13, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07593183 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Postpartum women 6 weeks to 12 months after delivery with mild-to-moderate low back pain and a lumbar lordotic angle greater than 40 degrees, who have internet access.
✕Probably not a fit
Women without internet access or those whose back pain is unrelated to lumbar lordosis may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares two 6-week programs for postpartum women with low back pain and an exaggerated lumbar lordotic angle. Group A performs onsite lumbar stabilization sessions with therapist supervision, while Group B follows the same exercises via telerehabilitation with live therapist guidance. Both groups meet three times weekly and include a pre-assessment educational session, warm-up, cooldown, and progression through core, stabilizing, and functional exercises over six weeks. Eligible participants are women 6 weeks to 12 months postpartum who have internet access and mild-to-moderate low back pain with a lumbar lordotic angle beyond 40 degrees. Outcomes focus on changes in lumbar lordosis, pain, and disability, with the aim of identifying whether telehealth delivery is as effective as in-person training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the telerehabilitation approach could offer a convenient option for postpartum women to reduce back pain and improve posture.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in musculoskeletal rehab have shown that structured strengthening and stabilization programs can reduce pain and improve posture, with telerehabilitation sometimes matching in-person results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants 6 weeks up to 12 month post-partum women. * Participants who has access to internet services and technologies * Participants with mild-to-moderate self-reported low back pain for at least 2 weeks. * Objectively measured lumbar lordotic angle beyond normative range of 40 Degree Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital spine deformities like scoliosis * Pelvic prolapsed
Where it's running
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ayesha Khan, DPT — Foundation University Islamabad
- Study coordinator: Ayesha Khan, DPT
- Email: Ayeshakh877@gmail.com
- Phone: 03025220691
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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.