Pelvic Girdle PainNCT06705933
Effect of Kinesiotaping on Postpartum Pelvic Girdle Pain
A study testing Core stability exercise, Myofascial release and Kinesiotaping in people with Pelvic Girdle Pain, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping on pelvic girdle pain in postpartum women. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 35 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- What is being tested?
- Core stability exercise, Myofascial release and Kinesiotaping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 27 Nov 2024to 30 Apr 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 35 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- All post-partum women < 4 months postnatal having pelvic girdle pain.
- They will be diagnosed using Faber test, and active straight leg raising test.
- Their ages will range from 25 to 35 years.
- Their body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/ m².
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women or planning for pregnancy.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
- Previous spinal surgery.
- History of skeletal deformity.
- Participation at any other exercise training program during this study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping on pelvic girdle pain in postpartum women.
Read the detailed description
Pregnancy-related pain in the SIJ, lumbosacral region, pubic symphysis, or in any combination of these joints has been coined as pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and has been estimated to affect almost half of all pregnant women. Women with PGP have an increased risk of prenatal anxiety, depressive symptoms and postpartum depression compared with healthy pregnant women.
Kinesio Taping is rehabilitative technique used to facilitate the body's natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints, without restricting their range of motion. Enhanced rehabilitation is thought to be the effect of stimulated reactivation, proprioceptive training, reduced pain, stimulation of correct movement patterns, and reduction of muscle imbalance.
Kinesio Taping (KT) method has been used to decrease and prevent pain in women suffering from pregnancy related low back pain because of increased muscle relaxation while taping is applied. However, there is lack of knowledge regarding the effect of kinesiotaping on PGP in postpartum women.
Therefore, this study will be conducted to provide physiotherapists with a scientific updated knowledge, concerning the effect of kinesiotaping on pain, level of disability and lumbar flexion and extension ROM in pelvic girdle pain in postpartum women, aiming to improve ADLs of postpartum women. This study may expand the role of physiotherapy in women's health
- Conditions
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Being tested
- Core stability exercise, Myofascial release, Kinesiotaping
- Medical subject headings
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Core stability exerciseOther
Lumbo-pelvic stabilizing exercises (posterior pelvic tilt, bilateral hip abduction, bilateral knee raise, bridging, hip shrugging) will be performed three times per week for eight weeks.
Myofascial releaseOther
The participants will receive myofascial release technique for 20 min for 3 times per week for 8 weeks.
KinesiotapingOther
The participants will receive Kinesio-Taping over the sacroiliac joint and the hip region. Following a test trial of a small patch for 24 hours, they will be instructed to keep the tape on for 48 hours (it will be replaced after 48 hours) . It will be applied for 8 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability exercise and myofascial release group | Active comparator | The participants will receive core stability exercise and myofascial release for 20 min three times per week for 8 weeks. Receives: Other: Core stability exercise; Other: Myofascial release |
| Kinesiotaping, in addition to core stability exercise and myofascial release group | Experimental | The participants will receive kinesiotaping, in addition to core stability exercise and myofascial release for 8 weeks Receives: Other: Core stability exercise; Other: Myofascial release; Other: Kinesiotaping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Assessment of pain
Visual analog scale will be used to assess pain level in each woman in both groups before and after the treatment program. The score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100. A higher score indicates greater pain intensity. The following cut points on the pain VAS have been recommended: no pain (0-4 mm), mild pain (5-44 mm), moderate pain (45-74 mm), and severe pain (75-100 mm)
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Measurement of disability level
The Oswestry disability index will be used to assess function disability. It is a questionnaire consisting of 10 questions about the impact of low back pain on daily life. Unlike other outcome measures in which a higher score is typically a better score, a higher score on the ODI indicates a greater level of disability, according to the following scoring criteria:0-4: No disability; 5-14: Mild disability; 15-24: Moderate disability; 25-34: Severe disability; 35-50: Completely disabled
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of lumbar flexion range of motion (ROM)
Lumbar flexion ROM will be tested by using the inclinometer. The T12 spinous process and the sacral midpoint as landmarks for inclinometer placement. These original landmarks will be modified to the spinal interspaces between T12-L1 and L5-S1 as an attempt to isolate the lumbar spine, and because it was thought that these landmarks are more easily palpated.
The trial will begin with the patient in a neutral standing position, with the lumbar spine exposed and feet placed shoulder width apart. The subject will be asked to bend forward as far as possible, keeping their legs straight. This point will be entered as a maximum flexion. Normal lumbar flexion (40-60 degrees).
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of lumbar extension range of motion (ROM)
Lumbar extension ROM will be tested by using the inclinometer. The T12 spinous process and the sacral midpoint as landmarks for inclinometer placement. These original landmarks will be modified to the spinal interspaces between T12-L1 and L5-S1 as an attempt to isolate the lumbar spine, and because it was thought that these landmarks are more easily palpated.
The trial will begin with the patient in a neutral standing position, with the lumbar spine exposed and feet placed shoulder width apart. The patient will then be asked to extend back as far as possible with their hands on their hips. This point will be entered as maximal extension. Normal lumbar extension (20-35 degrees).
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Nov 2024
- Study start27 Nov 2024
- Primary completion15 Apr 2025
- Study completion30 Apr 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pelvic Girdle PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mariam Sobhy Kamal mohareb, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Elham Hassan, PHD, Study director, Cairo UniversityAbeer Eldeeb, Professor, Study chair, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06705933
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005017
- Status last verified
- Nov 2024
- First submitted
- 23 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Kinesiotaping on Postpartum Pelvic Girdle Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06705933
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005017
- Conditions
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping on pelvic girdle pain in postpartum women.
Detailed description
Pregnancy-related pain in the SIJ, lumbosacral region, pubic symphysis, or in any combination of these joints has been coined as pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and has been estimated to affect almost half of all pregnant women. Women with PGP have an increased risk of prenatal anxiety, depressive symptoms and postpartum depression compared with healthy pregnant women.
Kinesio Taping is rehabilitative technique used to facilitate the body's natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints, without restricting their range of motion. Enhanced rehabilitation is thought to be the effect of stimulated reactivation, proprioceptive training, reduced pain, stimulation of correct movement patterns, and reduction of muscle imbalance.
Kinesio Taping (KT) method has been used to decrease and prevent pain in women suffering from pregnancy related low back pain because of increased muscle relaxation while taping is applied. However, there is lack of knowledge regarding the effect of kinesiotaping on PGP in postpartum women.
Therefore, this study will be conducted to provide physiotherapists with a scientific updated knowledge, concerning the effect of kinesiotaping on pain, level of disability and lumbar flexion and extension ROM in pelvic girdle pain in postpartum women, aiming to improve ADLs of postpartum women. This study may expand the role of physiotherapy in women's health
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability exercise and myofascial release group | Active comparator | Other: Core stability exercise, Other: Myofascial releaseThe participants will receive core stability exercise and myofascial release for 20 min three times per week for 8 weeks. |
| Kinesiotaping, in addition to core stability exercise and myofascial release group | Experimental | Other: Core stability exercise, Other: Myofascial release, Other: KinesiotapingThe participants will receive kinesiotaping, in addition to core stability exercise and myofascial release for 8 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- All post-partum women < 4 months postnatal having pelvic girdle pain.
- They will be diagnosed using Faber test, and active straight leg raising test.
- Their ages will range from 25 to 35 years.
- Their body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/ m².
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Pregnant women or planning for pregnancy.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
- Previous spinal surgery.
- History of skeletal deformity.
- Participation at any other exercise training program during this study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability exerciseLumbo-pelvic stabilizing exercises (posterior pelvic tilt, bilateral hip abduction, bilateral knee raise, bridging, hip shrugging) will be performed three times per week for eight weeks. | Other | Core stability exercise and myofascial release group, Kinesiotaping, in addition to core stability exercise and myofascial release group |
| Myofascial releaseThe participants will receive myofascial release technique for 20 min for 3 times per week for 8 weeks. | Other | Core stability exercise and myofascial release group, Kinesiotaping, in addition to core stability exercise and myofascial release group |
| KinesiotapingThe participants will receive Kinesio-Taping over the sacroiliac joint and the hip region. Following a test trial of a small patch for 24 hours, they will be instructed to keep the tape on for 48 hours (it will be replaced after 48 hours) . It will be applied for 8 weeks. | Other | Kinesiotaping, in addition to core stability exercise and myofascial release group |
Primary outcome
Assessment of pain
Time frame: 8 weeks
Visual analog scale will be used to assess pain level in each woman in both groups before and after the treatment program. The score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100. A higher score indicates greater pain intensity. The following cut points on the pain VAS have been recommended: no pain (0-4 mm), mild pain (5-44 mm), moderate pain (45-74 mm), and severe pain (75-100 mm)
3 secondary outcomes
Measurement of disability level
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of lumbar flexion range of motion (ROM)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of lumbar extension range of motion (ROM)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Aug 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Elham Hassan, PHD study director
Cairo University
Abeer Eldeeb, Professor study chair
Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Core stability exercise, Myofascial release and Kinesiotaping in people with Pelvic Girdle Pain, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Assessment of pain (time frame: 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Aug 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.