Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Impact of Delivery Mode on Coccydynia, Pelvic Girdle Pain and Rectus Diastasis in Postpartum Females

Pakistan73 participantsStarted 2025-03-04

Plain-language summary

This comparative observational study investigates the impact of delivery mode vaginal delivery versus cesarean section on the prevalence and severity of three postpartum musculoskeletal complications: coccydynia, pelvic girdle pain (PGP), and rectus diastasis (RD). Conducted on postpartum females aged 20-40 years within 6 weeks to 6 months after childbirth, the study aims to highlight musculoskeletal outcomes often overlooked in standard postpartum care.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum females aged 20-40 years * Females who delivered via vaginal delivery or cesarean section * 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum period * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Females with a history of pelvic or spinal surgery prior to pregnancy * Known cases of pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., scoliosis, chronic back pain) * Multiple pregnancies (twins or more) in the current or previous delivery * Postpartum complications unrelated to delivery mode (e.g., sepsis, trauma)

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: 6 Month

Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ)

Timeframe: 6 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07037368

SponsorSuperior University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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