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Could physiotherapy during pregnancy help women with chronic conditions?

NCT ID NCT07589946

Disease control Sponsor: Sinai University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

200 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed pregnancy. * Gestational age less than 20 weeks at enrollment. * Aged 18 years or older. * Confirmed diagnosis of a relevant chronic medical or surgical condition prior to or during pregnancy. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. 6. Willing to participate in study procedures and follow-up appointments. Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy. * Severe medical conditions such as cancer or kidney disease. * History of previous pregnancy complications .

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Conditions

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musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Musculoskeletal disorders Physical therapy Pregnancy Pregnancy-related pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sinai university

    Cairo, 44511, Egypt

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