Pregnancy, Pregnancy-related Low Back and Pelvic Pain
Conditions
Keywords
pregnancy-related Low back and pelvic pain, pregnancy, low back pain, pelvic girdle pain
Brief summary
This is a randomized controlled trial studying whether a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program (a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise) can reduce low back pain and improve quality of life in pregnant women.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPrenatal Baduanjin Exercise Program
A structured 12-week program featuring Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise involving gentle, flowing movements. Participants receive 24 online instructional sessions (approximately 2 s
Sponsors
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Single pregnancy (carrying one fetus). * Gestational age: 14-20 weeks at enrollment. * No contraindications to exercise during pregnancy (as determined by medical evaluation).
Exclusion criteria
* Adverse pregnancy symptoms: * Dizziness, blurred vision, vaginal bleeding, or other high-risk signs. * Pre-existing medical conditions: Orthopedic, cardiovascular, or psychiatric diseases; cognitive impairment. * Pregnancy complications: Preterm labor, placenta previa. * Inability to attend regular prenatal check-ups.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Low Back Pain Severity | Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks) | Measured using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst imaginable pain. Assesses self-reported low back/pelvic girdle pain intensity. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Back Disability | Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks) | Functional limitations measured using: Chinese Oswestry Disability Index. Higher scores indicate greater disability. |
| Pelvic Disability | Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks) | Functional limitations measured using: Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater disability. |
| Urinary Incontinence | Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks) | Measured using: ICIQ-SF (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form)). Higher scores indicate worse symptoms/impact. |
| Urinary Incontinence Severity | Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks) | Measured using: IIQ-7 (Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7). Higher scores indicate greater disability. |
Countries
China
Contacts
Primary ContactLiangkun Ma
Outcome results
None listed