Can acupuncture and exercise ease pelvic pain during pregnancy?
NCT ID NCT07719335
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.
What this could mean
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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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Conditions
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Beni-Suef University
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
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