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NCT Number: NCT07153653

Managing Pregnancy Pain With Baduanjin Exercise

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy-related Low Back and Pelvic Pain Back Pain Low Back Pain Musculoskeletal Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pelvic Girdle Pain Pelvic Pain Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Peking Union Medical College

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Liangkun Ma

CONTACT

[email protected]

+8613021961166

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

Prenatal Baduanjin Exercise Program

Behavioral

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Low Back Pain Severity

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Back Disability

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)

    Functional limitations measured using: Chinese Oswestry Disability Index. Higher scores indicate greater disability.

  2. Pelvic Disability

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)

    Functional limitations measured using: Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater disability.

  3. Urinary Incontinence

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)

    Measured using: ICIQ-SF (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form)). Higher scores indicate worse symptoms/impact.

  4. Urinary Incontinence Severity

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)

    Measured using: IIQ-7 (Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7). Higher scores indicate greater disability.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Liangkun Ma

CONTACT

[email protected]

+8613021961166

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Baduanjin Exercise Intervention on Pregnancy-Related Pain and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 4, 2025

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