New study links back pain to weak core muscles after delivery
NCT ID NCT05493891
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measured low back pain and core muscle strength in 36 women who had given birth, comparing those who had a cesarean section to those who had a vaginal delivery. The goal was to see if there is a connection between pain intensity and muscle strength. The study is complete and did not test any treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the results show a clear link, it could help design better physical therapy programs for new mothers with back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 36 women, so the findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University
Qina, Qena Governorate, 83523, Egypt
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