Pelvic Floor Training and a Modified Lumbopelvic Belt for Symphysis Pubis Pain in Pregnancy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial will enroll pregnant women aged 18–40 with pubic symphysis pain and confirmatory physical findings. Participants will receive an educational program plus a modified lumbopelvic belt and engage in pelvic floor muscle training. Outcomes include pain, fear of movement (kinesiophobia), and functional status to see if the combination provides benefit during pregnancy. The study plans to recruit around 40 participants to account for dropouts and ensure enough data for analysis. Results will inform non-surgical management options for SPD in pregnancy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria

Participants must:

* Be pregnant and aged 18-40 years.
* Have experienced pubic symphysis pain for at least 2 weeks, with pain more severe than any accompanying posterior pelvic pain.
* Have positive findings on at least two of the following tests: pubic symphysis palpation, modified Trendelenburg test, and active straight leg raise test.
* Provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Participants will be excluded for:

* High-risk pregnancy or a medical contraindication to pelvic support belt use.
* Serious systemic bone disease or a history of serious lumbar or pelvic trauma.
* Current systemic corticosteroid use or active pelvic treatment/orthosis.
* Neurological or cognitive conditions that prevent clinical testing or participation in the exercise program.

Where it's running

• Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi hastanesi
  Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Asiya Uzun, Asisstant Proffesor
• Email: asiyauzun@ksu.edu.tr
• Phone: +90(344) 300-2621

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.