Screening for pelvic pain in pregnant women
Are There Associations Between the Outcomes of Pain Provocation Tests Early in Pregnancy and the Development of Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain?
This study is trying to see if certain tests can help predict pelvic pain in pregnant women and how it affects them during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Blekinge County Council Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karlskrona, Blekinge County) |
| Trial ID | NCT05382845 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the risk of developing pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) in pregnant women by conducting manual pain provocation tests on their pelvic joints early in pregnancy. Participants will be monitored throughout their pregnancy and questioned about any pelvic pain experienced after delivery. The study seeks to identify factors that may predict the onset of PPGP, thereby enhancing understanding and management of this condition. The approach involves a combination of clinical assessments and patient questionnaires to gather comprehensive data.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women who are less than 20 weeks gestation and currently pain-free.
Not a fit: Patients with fibromyalgia, those on sick leave, or those receiving treatment for pelvic joint issues during pregnancy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved screening and management strategies for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored pelvic pain in pregnancy, this specific approach of early screening through manual tests is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women before gestational week 20 without any ongoing symptoms of pain from their pelvic joints. Exclusion Criteria: * Fibromyalgia * sick-leave * working at home * treatment of the pelvic joints during the pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Karlskrona, Blekinge County
- The Region Hospital of Blekinge County — Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stina Lilje, PhD — Karolinska Institutet
- Study coordinator: Stina Lilje, PhD
- Email: stina.lilje@ki.se; titti.lilje@gmail.com
- Phone: +46708233332
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.