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Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises During Pregnancy.

Pakistan76 participantsStarted 2024-08-01

Plain-language summary

Lumbopelvic pain (LPP) during pregnancy is defined as pregnancy-related low back, or pelvic girdle pain. Pregnancy is a significant time for sleep disruptions as well.PMR involves systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body, starting from the feet or hands and progressing through the body. This study aims to evaluate the impact of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on the alleviation of low back pain and sleeplessness in pregnant women in their pregnancy.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant females with Age 20-40 years.During second and third trimester with * Uncomplicated pregnancies.Pregnancy related LBP \>3 on NPRS \& Insomnia severity index (ISI) \>10 score.Posterior lumbopelvic pain Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Anterior Lumbopelvic Pain. * Hemodynamically significant heart disease, * Restrictive lung disease, * Incompetent cervix/cerclage, * Multiple gestation at risk for premature labor \& Persistent bleeding.

What they're measuring

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: Changes from Baseline to 6 weeks

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Timeframe: Changes from Baseline to 6 weeks.

Insomnia severity index

Timeframe: Changes from Baseline to 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06536764

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07

Contact for this trial

Huma Riaz, PhD

03215242874 huma.riaz@riphah.edu.pk

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