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Effects of Pelvic Belt and Kinesio Tape on Pain and Functional Mobility in Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)47 participantsStarted 2020-03-13

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the effects of pelvic belt (PB) and kinesio taping (KT) applications on pain and functional mobility in pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP), in comparison with the control group that received only pain neuroscience education and ergonomic training.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * being able to read and write in Turkish * being in 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy * having PGP for more than one week * signing the informed consent form for the study Exclusion Criteria: * visual, auditory or cognitive problems which may prevent participation to the study * health problems other than pregnancy-related PGP (orthopedic, neurologic, cardiorespiratory, etc.) or trauma history, which may affect standing from sitting, walking or stair climbing activities * any gynecological or urological problems which may mimic pregnancy related PGP * any diagnosed pregnancy complications other than PGP (preeclampsy, hypertension, diabetes,placental/fetal anomaly, preterm labor, etc.) * high risk pregnancy (multiple gestation, etc.) * history of spinal injury, ankylosing spondilitis, rheumatoid arthritis, intervertebral disc pathology) * A positive straight leg raise test result, as well as sensory or motor deficits indicating intervertebral disc pathology * history of prepregnancy low back or pelvic girdle pain * using any analgesic or myorelaxant medication * contraindications to KT or PB (impaired skin integrity or lesion in the lumbopelvic and abdominal regions, history of allergic reaction, etc.) * previous KT (abdominal or lumbosacral) or PB experience

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

change in general pain intensity during activity

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in pain intensity during five times sit to stand test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in pain intensity during five-stairs climbing test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in pain intensity during timed up and go test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in impairment during active straight leg raise test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04266184

SponsorMuğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12

Contact for this trial

İlkim Çıtak Karakaya

05323611451 ilkim74@yahoo.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

change in general pain intensity during activity

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in pain intensity during five times sit to stand test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in pain intensity during five-stairs climbing test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in pain intensity during timed up and go test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention

change in impairment during active straight leg raise test

Timeframe: baseline, approximately one-hour after the first intervention, three days after the first intervention, one week after the first intervention, and one week after cessation of intervention