Pregnancy's hidden strain: measuring the Back's inner support tissue

NCT ID NCT05335330

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study measures how the thoracolumbar fascia — a sheet of connective tissue in the lower back — changes during pregnancy. Researchers will take non-invasive measurements of tissue stiffness, tone, and elasticity in first-time mothers during each trimester. The goal is to establish normal values and better understand how the body adapts to pregnancy-related changes in the lumbopelvic region.

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 successful, this could establish normal ranges for back tissue properties in pregnancy, helping to identify abnormal changes that may contribute to back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study. It does not test any treatment, and the findings may not apply to women with multiple pregnancies or pre-existing conditions.

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FIRST PREGNANCY PREGNANT WOMEN

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Locations

İstanbul Medeniyet University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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