Low Back Biomechanical DysfunctionsNCT07790848
Effects Of Multimodal Physical Therapy Intervention On Musculoskeletal Function And Low Back Pain In Postpartum Women
A study testing Multimodal Physiotherapy and Standard Postpartum Care in people with Low Back Biomechanical Dysfunctions and Post Partum, run by Riphah International University.
Trial summary
Postpartum low back pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that affects women's functional ability, childcare activities, and quality of life after childbirth. Hormonal, biomechanical, and muscular changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including reduced core stability and pelvic floor weakness… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Biomechanical Dysfunctions, Post Partum
- What is being tested?
- Multimodal Physiotherapy and Standard Postpartum Care
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Sep 2026to 30 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 to 40 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Within six months postpartum following vaginal or caesarean delivery.
- Experiencing low back pain or lumbopelvic pain after childbirth.
- Pain intensity ≥3 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale during activity or rest.
- Able to attend supervised physiotherapy sessions for six consecutive weeks.
- Willing to provide informed consent and participate in follow-up assessments.
Who cannot join
- History of spinal surgery or diagnosed structural spinal deformities such as scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, or disc herniation.
- Severe postpartum complications including postpartum haemorrhage, infection, or wound dehiscence limiting physical activity.
- Pelvic organ prolapse grade II or above or severe pelvic floor dysfunction requiring specialized care.
- Uncontrolled systemic illness such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or thyroid dysfunction affecting exercise tolerance.
- Current participation in another structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation program for low back pain.
- Neurological disorders or musculoskeletal conditions unrelated to postpartum low back pain that may affect outcomes.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Postpartum low back pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that affects women's functional ability, childcare activities, and quality of life after childbirth. Hormonal, biomechanical, and muscular changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including reduced core stability and pelvic floor weakness, contribute to persistent lumbopelvic pain and disability. In Pakistan, awareness and access to postpartum physiotherapy rehabilitation remain limited despite the high prevalence of postpartum low back pain.
Evidence suggests that multimodal physiotherapy interventions, including core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor training, manual therapy, ergonomic advice, and patient education, can effectively reduce pain and improve functional outcomes in postpartum women. However, limited randomized controlled trials have been conducted in Pakistan to evaluate these interventions.
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The aim of this study is to determine the effects of a multimodal physical therapy intervention on low back pain, musculoskeletal function, core endurance, fatigue, and quality of life in postpartum women.
This study will be conducted as a single-blinded, two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial at Ayub Medical Complex Abbottabad and CMH Abbottabad. A total of 40 postpartum women aged 20-40 years with low back pain within six months after delivery will be recruited and randomly allocated into experimental and control groups.
The experimental group will receive a six-week multimodal physiotherapy program consisting of core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor muscle training, manual therapy, posture correction, ergonomic education, and home exercise guidance. The control group will receive routine postpartum care only.
Outcome measures will include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), core endurance tests, SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.
Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 29 with appropriate statistical tests for within-group and between-group comparisons. Ethical approval and informed consent procedures will be ensured before data collection.
This study is expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of multimodal physiotherapy in improving pain, function, and quality of life among postpartum women and may support the integration of physiotherapy into routine maternal healthcare services in Pakistan.
Read the detailed description
Postpartum low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that significantly affects women's physical function, mobility, childcare activities, emotional well-being, and quality of life after childbirth. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women experience several hormonal, biomechanical, and musculoskeletal changes, including ligamentous laxity, altered posture, weakened abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, reduced core stability, and changes in spinal alignment, all of which may contribute to persistent lumbopelvic pain and functional limitations. Repetitive infant care activities such as lifting, carrying, breastfeeding, bending, prolonged sitting, and sleep-related postural stress may further aggravate symptoms and delay recovery. Despite the high prevalence of postpartum low back pain, rehabilitation services for postpartum women remain limited in Pakistan due to inadequate awareness, sociocultural barriers, lack of structured physiotherapy programs, and limited integration of rehabilitation within maternal healthcare systems. Consequently, many women continue to experience untreated pain, fatigue, disability, reduced physical performance, and impaired quality of life during the postpartum period. Current evidence supports the effectiveness of multimodal physiotherapy interventions for postpartum musculoskeletal dysfunction, particularly approaches combining core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor muscle training, manual therapy, ergonomic education, posture correction, activity modification, and patient counseling. However, most available evidence originates from high-income countries, and there is limited research evaluating the effectiveness of structured multimodal rehabilitation programs in Pakistani postpartum women. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of a multimodal physical therapy intervention on low back pain and musculoskeletal function in postpartum women. Secondary outcomes include assessment of core muscle endurance, functional disability, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. The study will be conducted using a single-blinded, two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial design in tertiary healthcare settings. Eligible postpartum women experiencing low back pain within six months after delivery will be recruited and randomly allocated into either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a structured six-week multimodal physiotherapy program consisting of supervised core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor muscle activation and strengthening, manual therapy techniques, ergonomic training, posture correction, pain management education, safe lifting techniques, breastfeeding posture guidance, sleep positioning advice, and home exercise instruction. The control group will receive routine postpartum care without supervised physiotherapy intervention. Outcome measures will include pain intensity, functional disability, core muscle endurance, fatigue, and quality of life assessed using standardized clinical tools at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Ethical approval and informed consent procedures will be ensured prior to commencement of the study, and participant confidentiality will be maintained throughout the research process. The findings of this study may contribute to the development of evidence-based postpartum rehabilitation protocols, improve awareness regarding women's health physiotherapy, support integration of physiotherapy services into routine maternal healthcare practices, and enhance postpartum recovery, functional independence, and quality of life among women in Pakistan.
- Conditions
- Low Back Biomechanical Dysfunctions, Post Partum
- Being tested
- Multimodal Physiotherapy, Standard Postpartum Care
- Keywords
- Postpartum Women Low Back Pain Multimodal Physiotherapy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Multimodal PhysiotherapyOther
Here's the Detailed Description of Intervention field for the experimental group, at ~1000 characters:
Multimodal Physiotherapy: Participants will receive a structured physiotherapy program delivered 3 sessions/week, 45 minutes/session, comprising three components. (1) Core stabilization exercises: abdominal bracing, pelvic tilts, partial curl-ups, bridging, modified side bridge, and bent-knee lowering, with progressive supervised loading. (2) Manual therapy: soft tissue mobilization and Maitland joint mobilization (Grades I-III) applied to lumbopelvic and paraspinal structures. (3) Patient education: guidance on posture correction, lifting ergonomics, sleep positioning, pain self-management, home exercise adherence, and graded return to activity. Baseline and post-intervention outcomes (pain via NPRS, disability via ODI, core endurance, SF-36 quality of life, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form) will be recorded, alongside monitoring of adherence, adverse effects, and satisfaction.
Standard Postpartum CareOther
Participants will receive standard postpartum care as routinely provided at hospital discharge, with no supervised physiotherapy sessions or structured exercise plan. This will include general instructions on rest, basic posture care during daily activities and infant care, and advice on gradual resumption of general physical activity, delivered as part of routine discharge counseling by hospital staff. No formal core stabilization exercises, manual therapy, or individualized graded exercise progression will be provided. Baseline and post-intervention outcomes (pain via NPRS, disability via ODI, core endurance, SF-36 quality of life, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form) will be recorded at the same time points as the experimental group, allowing direct comparison. A follow-up assessment will be conducted two weeks after the sixth-week evaluation to monitor pain and functional recovery over time, without any additional structured intervention provided during the follow-up period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Multimodal Physiotherapy | Experimental | Participants will complete baseline assessment of pain (NPRS), disability (ODI), core endurance, quality of life (SF-36), and fatigue (PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form). They will receive a multimodal physiotherapy program, 3 sessions/week for 45 minutes, comprising: (1) core stabilization exercises (abdominal bracing, pelvic tilts, partial curl-ups, bridging, modified side bridge, bent-knee lowering) with progressive supervised loading; (2) manual therapy (soft tissue mobilization and Maitland mobilization, Grades I-III) to lumbopelvic and paraspinal structures; and (3) patient education on posture, lifting ergonomics, sleep positioning, pain management, home exercise adherence, and graded activity return. Post-intervention reassessment will use the same outcome measures, with monitoring of adherence, adverse effects, and satisfaction. A follow-up at two weeks post-program will assess maintenance of outcomes and long-term adherence to exercise and lifestyle changes. Receives: Other: Multimodal Physiotherapy |
| Conventional Postpartum Care | Active comparator | Participants will undergo baseline assessment of pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), functional disability (Oswestry Disability Index), core muscle endurance, health-related quality of life (SF-36), and fatigue (PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form), followed by education on study procedures and collection of informed consent. Participants will receive usual postpartum care only, consisting of standard hospital discharge instructions on rest, basic posture care, and general physical activity, with no supervised physiotherapy sessions or structured exercise plan provided. Following the intervention period, participants will be reassessed using the same battery of outcome measures (NPRS, ODI, SF-36, core endurance tests, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form). A follow-up assessment will be conducted two weeks after the sixth-week evaluation to allow comparative monitoring of pain and functional recovery relative to the experimental group. Receives: Other: Standard Postpartum Care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Low Back Pain Intensity
Low back pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point self-reported scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst imaginable pain"). The scale will be used to evaluate changes in pain severity in postpartum women receiving multimodal physical therapy intervention compared with routine postpartum care.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 6), and Follow-up (Week 8)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Functional Disability due to Low Back Pain
Functional disability will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), a validated 10-item questionnaire evaluating limitations in activities of daily living caused by low back pain. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0), Week 6, and Week 8
Core Endurance Tests
Partial Curl-Up Test assesses abdominal muscle endurance by recording the maximum number of controlled trunk flexions performed at a fixed pace while maintaining correct form. Bent Knee Lowering Test evaluates lower abdominal control and core stability by assessing pelvic control while the knees are lowered from a flexed position. Modified Bridge Endurance Test measures trunk and hip extensor endurance by recording the duration a bridge position is maintained with correct alignment. Seated Trunk Flexor Endurance Test assesses anterior trunk endurance by timing maintenance of a 60° seated flexed position without support. Modified Side Bridge Test evaluates lateral trunk endurance by recording the duration a side bridge position is maintained on the forearm and knees.
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Aug 2026
- Study startSep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion5 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Back Biomechanical DysfunctionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International 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
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Combined Military Hospital Abbottabad
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Taqdees Sohail, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07790848
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RIU/RCRAH-ISB/REC/MSPT/02463
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects Of Multimodal Physical Therapy Intervention On Musculoskeletal Function And Low Back Pain In Postpartum Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07790848
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RIU/RCRAH-ISB/REC/MSPT/02463
- Conditions
- Low Back Biomechanical Dysfunctions, Post Partum
- Keywords
- Postpartum Women Low Back Pain Multimodal Physiotherapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Combined Military Hospital Abbottabad
- Study start
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 5 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Aug 2026 (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.
Postpartum low back pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that affects women's functional ability, childcare activities, and quality of life after childbirth. Hormonal, biomechanical, and muscular changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including reduced core stability and pelvic floor weakness, contribute to persistent lumbopelvic pain and disability. In Pakistan, awareness and access to postpartum physiotherapy rehabilitation remain limited despite the high prevalence of postpartum low back pain.
Evidence suggests that multimodal physiotherapy interventions, including core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor training, manual therapy, ergonomic advice, and patient education, can effectively reduce pain and improve functional outcomes in postpartum women. However, limited randomized controlled trials have been conducted in Pakistan to evaluate these interventions.
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of a multimodal physical therapy intervention on low back pain, musculoskeletal function, core endurance, fatigue, and quality of life in postpartum women.
This study will be conducted as a single-blinded, two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial at Ayub Medical Complex Abbottabad and CMH Abbottabad. A total of 40 postpartum women aged 20-40 years with low back pain within six months after delivery will be recruited and randomly allocated into experimental and control groups.
The experimental group will receive a six-week multimodal physiotherapy program consisting of core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor muscle training, manual therapy, posture correction, ergonomic education, and home exercise guidance. The control group will receive routine postpartum care only.
Outcome measures will include the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), core endurance tests, SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.
Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 29 with appropriate statistical tests for within-group and between-group comparisons. Ethical approval and informed consent procedures will be ensured before data collection.
This study is expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of multimodal physiotherapy in improving pain, function, and quality of life among postpartum women and may support the integration of physiotherapy into routine maternal healthcare services in Pakistan.
Detailed description
Postpartum low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that significantly affects women's physical function, mobility, childcare activities, emotional well-being, and quality of life after childbirth. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women experience several hormonal, biomechanical, and musculoskeletal changes, including ligamentous laxity, altered posture, weakened abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, reduced core stability, and changes in spinal alignment, all of which may contribute to persistent lumbopelvic pain and functional limitations. Repetitive infant care activities such as lifting, carrying, breastfeeding, bending, prolonged sitting, and sleep-related postural stress may further aggravate symptoms and delay recovery. Despite the high prevalence of postpartum low back pain, rehabilitation services for postpartum women remain limited in Pakistan due to inadequate awareness, sociocultural barriers, lack of structured physiotherapy programs, and limited integration of rehabilitation within maternal healthcare systems. Consequently, many women continue to experience untreated pain, fatigue, disability, reduced physical performance, and impaired quality of life during the postpartum period. Current evidence supports the effectiveness of multimodal physiotherapy interventions for postpartum musculoskeletal dysfunction, particularly approaches combining core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor muscle training, manual therapy, ergonomic education, posture correction, activity modification, and patient counseling. However, most available evidence originates from high-income countries, and there is limited research evaluating the effectiveness of structured multimodal rehabilitation programs in Pakistani postpartum women. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of a multimodal physical therapy intervention on low back pain and musculoskeletal function in postpartum women. Secondary outcomes include assessment of core muscle endurance, functional disability, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. The study will be conducted using a single-blinded, two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial design in tertiary healthcare settings. Eligible postpartum women experiencing low back pain within six months after delivery will be recruited and randomly allocated into either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a structured six-week multimodal physiotherapy program consisting of supervised core stabilization exercises, pelvic floor muscle activation and strengthening, manual therapy techniques, ergonomic training, posture correction, pain management education, safe lifting techniques, breastfeeding posture guidance, sleep positioning advice, and home exercise instruction. The control group will receive routine postpartum care without supervised physiotherapy intervention. Outcome measures will include pain intensity, functional disability, core muscle endurance, fatigue, and quality of life assessed using standardized clinical tools at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Ethical approval and informed consent procedures will be ensured prior to commencement of the study, and participant confidentiality will be maintained throughout the research process. The findings of this study may contribute to the development of evidence-based postpartum rehabilitation protocols, improve awareness regarding women's health physiotherapy, support integration of physiotherapy services into routine maternal healthcare practices, and enhance postpartum recovery, functional independence, and quality of life among women in Pakistan.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Multimodal Physiotherapy | Experimental | Other: Multimodal PhysiotherapyParticipants will complete baseline assessment of pain (NPRS), disability (ODI), core endurance, quality of life (SF-36), and fatigue (PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form). They will receive a multimodal physiotherapy program, 3 sessions/week for 45 minutes, comprising: (1) core stabilization exercises (abdominal bracing, pelvic tilts, partial curl-ups, bridging, modified side bridge, bent-knee lowering) with progressive supervised loading; (2) manual therapy (soft tissue mobilization and Maitland mobilization, Grades I-III) to lumbopelvic and paraspinal structures; and (3) patient education on posture, lifting ergonomics, sleep positioning, pain management, home exercise adherence, and graded activity return. Post-intervention reassessment will use the same outcome measures, with monitoring of adherence, adverse effects, and satisfaction. A follow-up at two weeks post-program will assess maintenance of outcomes and long-term adherence to exercise and lifestyle changes. |
| Conventional Postpartum Care | Active comparator | Other: Standard Postpartum CareParticipants will undergo baseline assessment of pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), functional disability (Oswestry Disability Index), core muscle endurance, health-related quality of life (SF-36), and fatigue (PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form), followed by education on study procedures and collection of informed consent. Participants will receive usual postpartum care only, consisting of standard hospital discharge instructions on rest, basic posture care, and general physical activity, with no supervised physiotherapy sessions or structured exercise plan provided. Following the intervention period, participants will be reassessed using the same battery of outcome measures (NPRS, ODI, SF-36, core endurance tests, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form). A follow-up assessment will be conducted two weeks after the sixth-week evaluation to allow comparative monitoring of pain and functional recovery relative to the experimental group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Within six months postpartum following vaginal or caesarean delivery.
- Experiencing low back pain or lumbopelvic pain after childbirth.
- Pain intensity ≥3 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale during activity or rest.
- Able to attend supervised physiotherapy sessions for six consecutive weeks.
- Willing to provide informed consent and participate in follow-up assessments.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- History of spinal surgery or diagnosed structural spinal deformities such as scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, or disc herniation.
- Severe postpartum complications including postpartum haemorrhage, infection, or wound dehiscence limiting physical activity.
- Pelvic organ prolapse grade II or above or severe pelvic floor dysfunction requiring specialized care.
- Uncontrolled systemic illness such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or thyroid dysfunction affecting exercise tolerance.
- Current participation in another structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation program for low back pain.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multimodal PhysiotherapyHere's the Detailed Description of Intervention field for the experimental group, at ~1000 characters: Multimodal Physiotherapy: Participants will receive a structured physiotherapy program delivered 3 sessions/week, 45 minutes/session, comprising three components. (1) Core stabilization exercises: abdominal bracing, pelvic tilts, partial curl-ups, bridging, modified side bridge, and bent-knee lowering, with progressive supervised loading. (2) Manual therapy: soft tissue mobilization and Maitland joint mobilization (Grades I-III) applied to lumbopelvic and paraspinal structures. (3) Patient education: guidance on posture correction, lifting ergonomics, sleep positioning, pain self-management, home exercise adherence, and graded return to activity. Baseline and post-intervention outcomes (pain via NPRS, disability via ODI, core endurance, SF-36 quality of life, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form) will be recorded, alongside monitoring of adherence, adverse effects, and satisfaction. | Other | Multimodal Physiotherapy |
| Standard Postpartum CareParticipants will receive standard postpartum care as routinely provided at hospital discharge, with no supervised physiotherapy sessions or structured exercise plan. This will include general instructions on rest, basic posture care during daily activities and infant care, and advice on gradual resumption of general physical activity, delivered as part of routine discharge counseling by hospital staff. No formal core stabilization exercises, manual therapy, or individualized graded exercise progression will be provided. Baseline and post-intervention outcomes (pain via NPRS, disability via ODI, core endurance, SF-36 quality of life, and PROMIS® Fatigue Short Form) will be recorded at the same time points as the experimental group, allowing direct comparison. A follow-up assessment will be conducted two weeks after the sixth-week evaluation to monitor pain and functional recovery over time, without any additional structured intervention provided during the follow-up period. | Other | Conventional Postpartum Care |
Primary outcome
Low Back Pain Intensity
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 6), and Follow-up (Week 8)
Low back pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point self-reported scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst imaginable pain"). The scale will be used to evaluate changes in pain severity in postpartum women receiving multimodal physical therapy intervention compared with routine postpartum care.
2 secondary outcomes
Functional Disability due to Low Back Pain
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Week 6, and Week 8
Core Endurance Tests
Time frame: 4 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Taqdees Sohail principal investigator
Riphah International University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Multimodal Physiotherapy and Standard Postpartum Care in people with Low Back Biomechanical Dysfunctions and Post Partum, run by Riphah International University.
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 5 inclusion and 6 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Maryam Kundi (+923405754453, maryam.kundi@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Low Back Pain Intensity (time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 6), and Follow-up (Week 8)). 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 27 Aug 2026.