Could physiotherapy during pregnancy help women with chronic conditions?
NCT ID NCT07589946
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a community-based care model that adds physiotherapy to standard antenatal care for pregnant women with chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. 200 women were split into two groups: one received the extra physiotherapy (including exercises for strength, posture, and relaxation), while the other got usual care. Researchers tracked complications, satisfaction, and physical health to see if the integrated approach improves outcomes.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Physiotherapy-based care (aerobic, resistance, posture, core, pelvic floor, and breathing exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this model could improve pregnancy outcomes and quality of life for women with chronic diseases by integrating physiotherapy into standard care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed non-randomized study with 200 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's benefits over standard care are uncertain without randomization.
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Sinai university
Cairo, 44511, Egypt
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