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Effects of Pelvic Floor Exercises and Pelvic Support Belt in Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

NCT07440862 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-02-27

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Summary

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) is a medical condition that affects the pelvic region, particularly the joint that joins the two pubic bones at the front of the pelvis, the pubic symphysis. Although normally this joint is quite stable, the ligaments surrounding the pelvis loosen in preparation for childbirth due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, particularly an increase in a hormone called relaxin. This may result in pelvic joint instability, which can cause pain and discomfort, usually in the pelvic region, lower abdomen, or groin. Symptoms, physical examination, and medical history are frequently used to diagnose SPD. Medical professionals may also test for pelvic instability and assess for tenderness near the pubic symphysis. Imaging (such as an X-ray or ultrasound) may be performed to rule out other disorders in certain situations, but it is not always required.

The study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in Fatima Medical Complex, Hameeda Bashir Hospital, Sadaf Yahya Hospital and Tehsil Head Quarter (THQ) Daska. This study will be completed in time duration of 10 months after the approval of synopsis. Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used and 48 participants will be recruited in study after randomization. The subjects will be divided into two groups. Group A will receive Phonophoresis for 10 minutes as baseline treatment and pelvic floor exercises (Kegel Exercises, Bridging, Pelvic Tilt, Squats, Dead Bug) with pelvic support belt whereas Group B will receive only pelvic floor exercises and Phonophoresis as baseline treatment. The tools that will be used are Oswestry Disability Index, Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for assessing Pain, Disability and functioning. After data collection, data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 25.

Keywords: pelvic floor, exercises, post-partum, symphysis pubis dysfunction, pain, function, disability

Conditions

  • Pubic Symphysis Diastasis

Interventions

OTHER

pelvic floor excercises

Group A patients will be given 10 minutes session of Phonophoresis as baseline treatment and pelvic floor exercises with 10 repetitions maximun including Kegel Exercises, Dead Bug, Bridging, Pelvic tilt and Squats with 2 sets each for up to 3-5 times a week with pelvic support belt

OTHER

pelvic support belt

Group B patients will be given 10 minutes session of Phonophoresis as baseline treatment and pelvic floor exercises with 10 repetitions maximum including Kegel Exercises, Dead Bug, Bridging, Pelvic tilt and Squats with 2 sets each for up to 3-5 times a week without pelvic support belt

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • mehar un nisa shafique, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-01
Primary Completion
2026-03-31
Completion
2026-03-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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