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Manual Therapy for Pregnancy Related Back Pain

Egypt40 participantsStarted 2024-01-15

Plain-language summary

More than 50% of women experience pain in the lumbopelvic area during pregnancy. The prevalence of pain increases with the duration of pregnancy. Trunk muscles are needed to sustain low levels of activity for an extended duration. Preventing muscles from fatiguing is very important. Manual therapy techniques can minimize loading of the spine while improving muscular endurance and preventing fatigue. Moreover, inhibition of the trigger points of the spinal musculature is an important factor to consider.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * low back pain * mild to moderate disability concurring to the Oswestry Disability Index (up to 40%), * age ranged from 20 - 40 years Exclusion Criteria: * Current physical therapy or medical treatment for low back pain, * contracture or surgery affecting the lumbar spine, * scoliosis, * pathologies such as inflammatory diseases, * skin diseases, * congenital diseases, * neurological diseases, * dislocations, neoplasms, * disc prolapse, * visual or auditory problems

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?

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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

back pain intensity

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06198647

SponsorBenha University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-27

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