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Can acupuncture and exercise ease pelvic pain during pregnancy?

NCT ID NCT07719335

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether combining electroacupuncture with stabilizing exercises can reduce pain and limit pelvic joint separation in pregnant women with symphysis pubis dysfunction. Sixty women between 25 and 28 weeks of pregnancy will either receive six weeks of electroacupuncture plus exercise, a pelvic belt, and advice, or standard care with a belt and advice alone. The study measures changes in pubic bone gap width and pain levels to see if the combined approach offers better relief.

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Active substance
electroacupuncture combined with stabilizing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this combined approach could offer pregnant women a non-drug option to reduce pelvic pain and prevent worsening of the pubic gap.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Electroacupuncture carries minor risks like bruising or discomfort, and its safety in pregnancy requires careful monitoring.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Dec 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 60 primipara and multipara pregnant women at 25-28 weeks' of gestation diagnosed with symphysis pubis dysfunction were involved. Their ages ranged from 25-40 years and their body mass index (BMI) did not surpass 35 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria included participants who were diagnosed with placenta previa, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or active preterm labor, as well as patients with a history of recurrent miscarriage, cervical insufficiency, or current multiple gestation.12,13 Additionally, patients with the presence of a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or seizure disorder because of electromagnetic interference and the potential to lower the seizure threshold.14 Cutaneous infection, severe edema, or dermatitis over the intended needling sites were also exclusion criteria, as they increase the likelihood of local complications and systemic spread of infection.15 Coagulopathies, thrombocytopenia, or current anticoagulant therapy represent absolute contraindications for electro acupuncture.16

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Conditions

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pregnancy disorder

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Pregnancy complications

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beni-Suef University

    Banī Suwayf, Egypt

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