Breathe away the pain: simple breathing exercise tested for pregnancy back pain

NCT ID NCT06841744

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises could help pregnant women with low back pain. Fifty-eight women between 19 and 29 weeks pregnant did breathing exercises twice a day for six weeks. Researchers measured pain, disability, balance, and quality of life to see if the breathing helped.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Diaphragmatic breathing exercise

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for pregnant women to ease low back pain and improve daily function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 58 participants. Results may not apply to all pregnant women, and the breathing exercise may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İzmir Katip Çelebi University

    Izmir, Çigli, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)