Pelvic floor exercises and support belt for pubic symphysis pain
Official title: Effects of Pelvic Floor Exercises With and Without Pelvic Support Belt on Pain, Functions and Disability Among Post-partum Females With Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07440862 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether pelvic floor exercises combined with a pelvic support belt reduce pain and improve function in multigravida women with pubic symphysis dysfunction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Daska Kalan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 2026 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07440862 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are multigravida females diagnosed with symphysis pubis dysfunction who can safely perform physical activity and have not previously undergone pelvic floor therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Primigravida women, those with significant neurological disorders or other pelvic floor conditions (such as fecal or urinary incontinence), or anyone unable to perform the exercises are unlikely to benefit from this trial.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized clinical trial will enroll multigravida women diagnosed with pubic symphysis dysfunction and randomize them to a pelvic floor exercise program with or without a pelvic support belt. Participants will follow a supervised and home-based exercise regimen and, if assigned, wear a standardized pelvic support device for the prescribed period. Pain intensity and functional outcomes will be measured at baseline and at follow-up visits to determine benefit. The trial is conducted at clinical sites in Pakistan affiliated with Riphah International University and participating hospitals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could provide a low-cost, non-surgical way to reduce pelvic pain and improve daily function for affected women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies and clinical guidance have reported modest improvements with pelvic floor exercises and pelvic support belts for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, though results are variable.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Multigravida females * Women diagnosed with pubic symphysis dysfunction * Females willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study. * Functional Status: Able to engage in physical activity without significant contraindications. * Symptom Severity: Experience pain and disability due to symphysis pubis dysfunction * Previous Treatment: May not have undergone pelvic floor therapy. Exclusion Criteria: * • Participants below 8 years and above 12 years. * Any Psychological issue * Primigravida Females * Significant neurological disorders, pelvic pain syndromes, or conditions affecting pelvic floor function. * Pelvic Floor Disorders: Presence of other pelvic floor disorders (e.g., Fecal Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence)
Where it's running
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Sadaf Yahya Hospital
Daska Kalan, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: mehar un nisa shafique, MS — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: imran amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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.