Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Pain, Function, Balance and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women With Low Back Pain

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Pregnancy Related; Low Back Pain

• Registration Number: NCT06841744
• Lead Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on pain, function, balance and quality of life in pregnant women with low back pain.

Detailed Description

Individuals with pregnancy-related low back pain who present to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of İzmir Menemen State Hospital are identified as the study population. Patients meeting the eligibility criteria will be included in the study.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-19
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-24
• Study Start: 2025-02-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-26
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-28
• Primary Completion: 2026-02-24
• Study Completion: 2026-02-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

• Over 18 years of age
• Pregnancy between 19-29 weeks
• Low back pain that started with pregnancy (at least 1 week; no previous history of low back pain)
• No treatment for the lumbar region or spine in the last 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

• History of cardiovascular disease
• Multiple pregnancy
• Medical complications (e.g., bleeding, pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, etc.)
• Diagnosed cognitive disorders
• High-risk pregnancy
• History of abdominal and/or thoracic surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Numeric Pain Rating Scale	Baseline, 6 weeks	The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) assesses pain severity using a 0-10 scale, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable."
Oswestry Disability Index	Baseline, 6 weeks	A questionnaire measuring disability associated with low back pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Timed up and go test	Baseline, 6 weeks	It measures the time required for a person to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down.
The Single Leg Stance Test	Baseline, 6 weeks	The Single Leg Stand Test will be performed on the dominant leg, with eyes open and closed.
Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale	Baseline, 6 weeks	The Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale aims to assess the quality of life of women with a normal pregnancy and consists of 9 items.The total score of the scale ranges from 9 to 45, with lower scores indicating better quality of life.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

İzmir Katip Çelebi University; 🇹🇷 İzmir, Çigli, Turkey