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New study probes hidden causes of pregnancy back pain that Won't go away

NCT ID NCT06785909

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hasselt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 211 pregnant women to find out why some develop lasting back or pelvic pain during pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will measure body awareness, fear of movement, stress, and inflammation through questionnaires, balance tests, and blood samples. The goal is to identify early warning signs so that future treatments can be more targeted and effective.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify women at risk for long-term pregnancy-related back pain and develop better prevention and treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand causes, not test a therapy. Results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 211 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent to participate * 18-40 years old * Pregnant * Singleton pregnancy (confirmed through ultrasound) * No current PLPP * Dutch- or English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant for more than 16 weeks * Currently experiencing PLPP, or having had PLPP during the index pregnancy * History of surgery or major trauma to the spine or pelvis, major trauma or surgery to the lower limbs more than 2 years ago with current residual symptoms (e.g., pain, instability, stiffness), major trauma or surgery to the lower limbs less than 2 years ago * Specific vestibular or balance disorders * Use of medication that could affect balance (e.g., ototoxic or centrally-acting drugs) * Having a medical diagnosis for, being treated by a rheumatologist for, or taking medication for a rheumatic condition * (History of) a neurological disorder (e.g., neuropathy) * Problems with vision that are not corrected by glasses, contact lenses or surgical eye correction * Recent history of ankle problem (e.g., ankle sprain less than 3 weeks ago) * Being on absolute/relative bed rest due to pregnancy complications * (History of) inflammatory (e.g., gout, endometriosis), (auto)immune (e.g., lupus, ankylosis spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, Graves' disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, colitis ulcerosa, multiple sclerosis, etc.), hypothyroidism, or cancer. * Having (had) a formal diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychotic disorder).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation Low Back Pain Pelvic Girdle Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Low back pain Lumbopelvic pain Pelvic girdle pain

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hasselt University

    RECRUITING

    Hasselt, Belgium

  • KU Leuven

    RECRUITING

    Leuven, Belgium

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