Lumbopelvic Stability in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Official title: Comparison of Lumbopelvic Stability in Pregnant Women With and Without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07851753 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether gestational diabetes affects lumbopelvic stability during mid-pregnancy in first-time mothers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07851753 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Primigravida women in their second trimester with singleton pregnancies, BMI 18.5–29.9, diagnosed with gestational diabetes or healthy pregnancy, able to perform ASLR and Y-Balance tests.
✕Probably not a fit
Pregnant women with high-risk conditions or spinal/pelvic comorbidities, or those unable to perform testing, may not derive direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational cross-sectional study compares lumbopelvic stability, dynamic balance, and pain between pregnant women with gestational diabetes and healthy pregnant controls in the second trimester. It will enroll 170 primigravida participants across three Lahore hospitals over ten months, using ASLR and Y-Balance tests along with a pain scale and statistical analysis in SPSS. Participants are 20–40 years old, with singleton pregnancies and BMI 18.5–29.9, and must be able to perform the functional tests. Exclusions include high-risk pregnancies, prior spinal/pelvic surgery, and certain neurological or spinal conditions. The study aims to illuminate potential impacts of gestational diabetes on core stability during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform guidance on physical tasks or exercises to support spine and pelvic stability in pregnant women with gestational diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Some prior work has explored core stability in pregnancy, but research specifically connecting gestational diabetes to lumbopelvic stability is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women (2nd trimester) * Primi gravida * Diagnosed cases of gestational diabetes mellitus (for case group) * Healthy pregnant women (for control group) * Singleton pregnancy * Ability to perform functional tests (ASLR and Y Balance Test) * BMI within normal to overweight range (e.g., 18.5-29.9 kg/m²) * Stable medical condition Exclusion Criteria: * • High-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa) * Previous spinal or pelvic surgery * History of low back pain with neurological deficit * Diagnosed spinal disorders (disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, severe scoliosis) * Pelvic fractures * Neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, neuropathy)
Where it's running
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Ganga Ram Hospital, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Gulab Devi Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: hina gul gul — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: imran Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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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.