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Official title Telehealth: Diaphragmatic vs. Pelvic Exercise in Postpartum Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06284278
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this interventional study is to compare investigate the short-term and long-term effects of 8-week real-time telehealth-based diaphragmatic breathing exercise and pelvic stabilization exercise on pain, disability, and quality of life in postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 65, women only
You may be able to join if
- Age between 20-65 years
- Postpartum ≥ 3 months
- Pain located in sacroiliac joints (i.e., pain located between the posterior iliac crest and gluteal fold)
- Pregnancy-related cause of pelvic pain that pain occurs during pregnancy or after delivery (i.e., not traumatic or degenerative cause)
- At least 2 positive findings of 6 pain provocation tests for pelvic pain
You likely can't join if
- being pregnant or actively trying to get pregnant
- having known causes of pelvic girdle pain, such as fractures and rheumatism
- having undergone lumbar, pelvic, gynecologic or obstetric surgery
- having current neurological symptoms and signs in lower extremities such as lumbar radiculopathy and myelopathy
- having cancer
- having cardiovascular disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 20-65 years
- Postpartum ≥ 3 months
- Pain located in sacroiliac joints (i.e., pain located between the posterior iliac crest and gluteal fold)
- Pregnancy-related cause of pelvic pain that pain occurs during pregnancy or after delivery (i.e., not traumatic or degenerative cause)
- At least 2 positive findings of 6 pain provocation tests for pelvic pain
- Score of Active Straight Leg Rise (ASLR) test \> 0
- being pregnant or actively trying to get pregnant
- having known causes of pelvic girdle pain, such as fractures and rheumatism
- having undergone lumbar, pelvic, gynecologic or obstetric surgery
- having current neurological symptoms and signs in lower extremities such as lumbar radiculopathy and myelopathy
- having cancer
- having cardiovascular disease
- being diagnosed as having a psychiatric disease
- active infection or infectious disease in the pelvis or abdomen
- having experience with structured and supervised core or trunk exercise training programs.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 20 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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