Managing Pregnancy Pain With Baduanjin Exercise
Effect of Baduanjin Exercise Intervention on Pregnancy-Related Pain and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
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.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2025
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 13, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 27, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 4, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 30, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 30, 2026
ExpectedSeptember 4, 2025
March 1, 2025
7 months
July 27, 2025
August 30, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Low Back Pain Severity
Measured using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst imaginable pain. Assesses self-reported low back/pelvic girdle pain intensity.
Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Back Disability
Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Pelvic Disability
Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Urinary Incontinence
Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Urinary Incontinence Severity
Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Study Arms (2)
Baduanjin Group
EXPERIMENTALPrenatal Baduanjin Exercise Program
Standard Clinic Prenatal Care
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
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
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Single pregnancy (carrying one fetus).
- Gestational age: 14-20 weeks at enrollment.
- No contraindications to exercise during pregnancy (as determined by medical evaluation).
You may not qualify if:
- 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.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Peking Union Medical College
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Liangkun Ma
Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 27, 2025
First Posted
September 4, 2025
Study Start
March 13, 2025
Primary Completion
September 30, 2025
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2026
Last Updated
September 4, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share