Can breathing exercises ease pelvic pain after childbirth? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06284278

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: YI-JU TSAI Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether 8 weeks of diaphragmatic breathing or pelvic stabilization exercises, done at home via video calls, can reduce pain and disability in 60 postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Participants will also receive pelvic anatomy education. The goal is to find a convenient, effective treatment that improves quality of life for new mothers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: diaphragmatic breathing exercise and pelvic stabilization exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide effective, accessible home-based exercise options to reduce pain and improve quality of life for new mothers with pelvic girdle pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (60 participants) comparing two non-drug interventions. Results may not apply to all postpartum women, and the exercises may not outperform simple education.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pelvic Girdle Pain pregnancy disorder puerperal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN POSTPARTUM PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Cheng Kung University
RECRUITING

Tainan, Taiwan, 701, Taiwan

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