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Hands-On therapy may soothe Post-C-Section back pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT06907394

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether osteopathic manipulation—a hands-on, drug-free therapy—can reduce low back pain caused by scar tissue after a cesarean section. Thirty women who had a C-section at least six months prior and had low back pain were split into two groups: one received osteopathic manipulation, the other took paracetamol. The goal was to see if the manual therapy could improve pain and function without medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Osteopathic manipulation (myofascial release, grand maneuver, visceral manipulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free, non-invasive option for women with chronic low back pain after a C-section.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The control group received paracetamol, not a placebo, which limits what we can conclude.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * They suffered from low back pain and undergoes cesarean section at least 6 months before entry into study. * Their body mass index (BMI) will be ≤ 25 kg /m2. * Their age will range from 20 to 35 years. * They would not use any other analgesic drugs during the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. * Recent abdominal surgery * Patients with severe spinal pathology (cauda equine syndrome, spinal canal stenosis, fracture of spine, discitis, infectious disease of spine). * Cancer. * Abdominal and pelvic infection, open wound, burn and skin irritation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cesarean section complications Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mitghamer Hospital, Mitghamer city, Qalyubia Governate

    Al Maţmar, Qalubyia, 35611, Egypt

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