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Pregnancy pain relief: simple exercise program shows promise

NCT ID NCT07186504

Symptom relief Sponsor: Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a weekly exercise class, combined with pelvic floor therapy when needed, can reduce pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women. Forty women with pelvic pain will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard prenatal care. Researchers will measure pain levels and daily function before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Active substance
adapted physical activity and pelvic floor rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way to reduce pelvic pain and improve daily function for pregnant women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early exploratory trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The intervention is time-intensive and may not be widely adopted.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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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: * Pregnant women aged ≥18 years * Gestational age ≤27 weeks at enrollment * Clinically confirmed pelvic girdle pain, defined as: * Pain localized between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, particularly around the sacroiliac joints and/or pubic symphysis, Pain intensity ≥3/10 on Visual Analog Scale (VAS), At least 3 positive clinical tests among: Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation (P4) test, Patrick's FABER, Menell's test, Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR), and palpation of long dorsal sacroiliac ligament or symphysis pubis * Ability to understand and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Isolated low back pain without pelvic involvement * Contraindications to exercise during pregnancy (e.g., severe preeclampsia, placenta previa after 26 weeks, risk of preterm labor, ruptured membranes, significant cardiac or pulmonary disease) * Neurological, rheumatologic, or orthopedic conditions that may interfere with participation * Insufficient French language proficiency to understand questionnaires and instructions * Participation in another interventional study that could affect outcomes

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Conditions

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Pelvic Girdle Pain

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Pelvic floor dysfunctions Pelvic girdle pain Pregnancy

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