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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Finished
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Aug 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
36 participants participated in our study, and were classified into 2 groups; (group A) represents 18 mothers undergoing cesarean birth, and (group B) represents 18 mothers undergoing normal vaginal birth.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. All women are either primiparous or multiparous. 2. Their ages ranged from 18 to 35 years. 3. All participants had a body mass index (BMI) of not more than 29.5, and a waist-to-hip ratio of not more than 1. 4. Participants were assessed between the 6th week to the 12th week postnatal. 5. All participants were able to continue all assessment procedures. 6. They were medically stable. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women who were below 18 years old or above 35 years old. 2. Women who had a (BMI) above 29.5 or a waist-to-hip ratio above 1. 3. Women who did not continue all assessment procedures. 4. Women who had a past history of specific LBP as those who were diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, lumbar disc prolapse, or structural scoliosis.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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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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