CompletedNot Applicable

Soft Tissue Mobilization for Lumbopelvic Pain in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy

United States26 participantsStarted 2019-12-01

Plain-language summary

Back pain is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy. It is caused by the growing pregnant abdomen which then strains the lower back and pelvis. Often Obstetricians recommend rest, Tylenol, pelvic support belts, or exercise. Typically, these do not provide the patient much relief. A physical therapy treatment known as soft tissue mobilization (tSTM) has been shown to be helpful in treating various types of pain. This study will explore whether tSTM can improve back pain in pregnancy.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria:Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects 18-45 years old * singleton gestation in the third trimester (28 weeks and on) * pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain * capable of following basic instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with a history of lumbopelvic pain that required healthcare management within a year prior to pregnancy * acute infectious or inflammatory process * diagnosed mental health disorder * substance abuse * documented diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

What they're measuring

Pain using NPRS (Numerical Pain Rating Scale)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

disability using ODI (Oswestry Disability Index)

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03433404

SponsorTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-01

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