The effect of pelvic floor correction exercises on low back pain and quality of life in pregnant women

Examining the Impact of Pelvic Floor Correction Exercises on Low Back Pain and Quality of Life in Primiparous Women During Pregnancy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20251109067924N1

Enrollment

100

Registered

2025-12-01

Start date

2025-12-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group consists of primiparous pregnant women who will receive pelvic posture correction exercise training. The educational program includes six con

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of low back pain with mild, moderate, or severe score in the Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire Iranian nationality Singleton pregnancy Primigravida (first pregnancy) Gestational age between 24–28 weeks Body Mass Index (BMI) < 35 Presence of low back pain complaint during pregnancy No contraindications for exercise during pregnancy Participation in routine physiological childbirth classes at study centers No participation in private childbirth preparation classes No performance of professional pelvic or back exercises before or during pregnancy Having a medical certificate confirming eligibility for participation in exercises Media literacy and access to a smartphone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any pregnancy complications Unwillingness to participate in the study Using painkillers to relieve pain

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The level of low back pain intensity in primiparous pregnant women before and after pelvic floor correction exercise training, indicating the effect of the intervention on pain reduction. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after six weeks of pelvic posture correction exercise training, and two weeks after completion of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI-SF) questionnaire, which measures pain intensity and interference with daily functioning.;The level of functional disability caused by low back pain in pregnant women before and after pelvic posture correction exercises, to assess the intervention’s effect on functional improvement. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after six weeks of training, and two weeks after the completion of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Using the Modified Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire.;The level of quality of life in primiparous pregnant women before and after pelvic posture correction exercises, to evaluate the intervention’s impact on overall physical and mental well-being. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after six weeks of training, and two weeks after the completion of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), which assesses various dimensions of physical, mental, and social health.	—

Measure

Time frame

The level of low back pain intensity in primiparous pregnant women before and after pelvic floor correction exercise training, indicating the effect of the intervention on pain reduction. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after six weeks of pelvic posture correction exercise training, and two weeks after completion of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI-SF) questionnaire, which measures pain intensity and interference with daily functioning.;The level of functional disability caused by low back pain in pregnant women before and after pelvic posture correction exercises, to assess the intervention’s effect on functional improvement. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after six weeks of training, and two weeks after the completion of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Using the Modified Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire.;The level of quality of life in primiparous pregnant women before and after pelvic posture correction exercises, to evaluate the intervention’s impact on overall physical and mental well-being. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after six weeks of training, and two weeks after the completion of the intervention (follow-up). Method of measurement: Using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), which assesses various dimensions of physical, mental, and social health.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMarzie Mojab

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

marziemojab@sums.ac.ir+98 71 3647 4257

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026