Tape away pregnancy pain? study tests kinesiotaping for pelvic girdle pain

NCT ID NCT07292701

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether kinesiotaping, a drug-free elastic tape, can relieve pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women. 72 participants wore the tape for five days, and researchers measured pain levels before and after. The goal was to see if this simple, no-side-effect approach could improve pain and quality of life during pregnancy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Kinesio tape

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer pregnant women a drug-free way to manage pelvic pain without side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to all pregnant women. The tape may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pelvic Girdle Pain pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

    Cairo, Egypt