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

NCT06841744 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 0196
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 58
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Low Back Pain; Pregnancy Related

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Numeric Pain Rating Scale

  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."

  Baseline, 6 weeks

• Oswestry Disability Index

  A questionnaire measuring disability associated with low back pain.

  Baseline, 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Timed up and go test

  Baseline, 6 weeks

• The Single Leg Stance Test

  Baseline, 6 weeks

• Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale

  Baseline, 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Diaphragmatic Breathing Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise; Other: Information brochure

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Information brochure

Interventions

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.

Diaphragmatic Breathing Group

Information brochure OTHER

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

Control Group; Diaphragmatic Breathing Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Izmir Katip Celebi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

İzmir Katip Çelebi University

Izmir, Çigli, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 19, 2025
• First Posted: February 24, 2025
• Study Start: February 26, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 12, 2025
• Study Completion: November 12, 2025
• Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)