Weight training for pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy
Effects and Pathophysiology of Weight Training on Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPGP)
This study is testing if a weight training program can help pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain feel better and function more easily in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hsinchu) |
| Trial ID | NCT05879575 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of weight training on pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) in pregnant women. It aims to determine if a structured weight training program can alleviate pain and improve daily functioning for those experiencing PPGP. Participants will be assessed for their ability to identify pain locations and will undergo a self-administered pelvic girdle pain test. The study will compare outcomes between those engaging in weight training and a control group that does not participate in such exercises.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women within 14 weeks of gestation who can identify their pelvic girdle pain and meet specific diagnostic criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not experience pelvic girdle pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pelvic girdle pain and improve the quality of life for pregnant women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging evidence supporting exercise during pregnancy, the specific focus on weight training for PPGP is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women who are within 14 weeks of gestation and carrying a single fetus. * Pregnant women who can clearly identify the location of their pelvic girdle pain (e.g. sacroiliac joint or pubic symphysis pain). * Pregnant women who have at least one positive result in a front pelvic girdle pain test or two positive results in a back pelvic girdle pain test based on the "Self-Administered Pelvic Girdle Pain Test". * Pregnant women assigned to the intervention group must be able to comply with the exercise program. * Pregnant women assigned to the control group must not engage in weight training. Definition of weight training: The use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, with the goal of increasing strength and endurance of the muscles. This can be achieved systematically using weights, such as one's own body weight, or equipment that provides resistance to muscle contraction, such as dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands. - Participants will receive follow-up care and delivery at National Taiwan University Hospital in Hsinchu. Exclusion Criteria: * For pregnant women with twins or multiple pregnancies * With any pregnancy exercise contraindications from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, including: * Pre-existing internal medical conditions such as severe unstable heart disease, restrictive lung disease, symptomatic severe anemia, poorly controlled hypertension, poorly controlled diabetes, poorly controlled thyroid disease, and other similar conditions. * Pregnancy-related conditions such as early rupture of membranes, signs of preterm labor, incomplete cervix closure, history of cervical cerclage, habitual miscarriage, and previous history of preterm birth. * History of spinal or pelvic surgery * Known pelvic pain before pregnancy, such as lumbar or pelvic fractures or chronic pain caused by previous surgery * Clear diagnosis of pre-pregnancy back pain causes, such as herniated discs or nerve root diseases * Regular use of pain relief medications before pregnancy, such as acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), morphine, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy * Regular weight training habit before enrollment (at least twice a week) * Not planning to give birth at National Taiwan University Hospital * Already participating in other interventional clinical trials.
Where this trial is running
Hsinchu
- National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch — Hsinchu, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kuan Ying Huang
- Email: G01356@hch.gov.tw
- Phone: +886972653739
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.