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NCT Number: NCT06841744

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy Related Back Pain Low Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

İzmir Katip Çelebi University

Izmir, Çigli, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Diaphragmatic breathing exercise

Other

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be performed twice a day, completing 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 5 days a week for 6 weeks, as instructed by the researcher physiotherapist.

Information brochure

Other

An information brochure on ergonomic strategies for managing low back pain during pregnancy will be provided.

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 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."

  2. Oswestry Disability Index

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks

    A questionnaire measuring disability associated with low back pain.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Timed up and go test

    Time frame: 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.

  2. The Single Leg Stance Test

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks

    The Single Leg Stand Test will be performed on the dominant leg, with eyes open and closed.

  3. Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale

    Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 24, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 10, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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