Lumbopelvic Stability in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

NCT07851753 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/26/3003
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 170
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this comparative cross-sectional study is to learn about the effects of gestational diabetes on lumbopelvic stability in primigravida subjects. The main question it aims to answer is: Does gestational diabetes effect lumbopelvic stability during pregnancy?

Conditions

Gestatiaonl Diabetes Mellitus

Keywords

pregnancy; core stability; female; gestational diabetes; human

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a simple tool used to measure subjective pain intensity.It consists of a 10-cm (100-mm) horizontal line. 0 = No pain 10 (or 100 mm) = Worst pain imaginable The participant marks a point on the line representing their current pain intensity. The distance from 0 to the participant's mark is measured and recorded as the pain score.

  12th week

• Active Straight Leg Raise

  The Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) test is a clinical test used to assess lumbopelvic load transfer and functional stability of the pelvis. The participant lies supine with both legs straight. They actively raise one straight leg approximately 20 cm off the examination surface without bending the knee. Difficulty or inability to perform the movement may indicate impaired lumbopelvic stability/load transfer. It can be scored using a 0-5 difficulty scale, where higher scores indicate greater difficulty.

  12th week

• Y-Balance Test (YBT)

  The Y-Balance Test is a dynamic balance test used to assess postural control, functional stability, and lower-extremity/lumbopelvic control. It requires the participant to maintain a single-leg stance while reaching the opposite leg in three directions: Anterior Posteromedial Posterolateral The reach distances are recorded and can be normalized to leg length to calculate a composite score.

  12th week

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: gestational diabetes
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

pregnant female with and without gestational diabetes

You may qualify if:

• Pregnant women (2nd trimester)
• Primi gravida
• Diagnosed cases of gestational diabetes mellitus (for case group)
• Healthy pregnant women (for control group)
• Singleton pregnancy
• Ability to perform functional tests (ASLR and Y Balance Test)
• BMI within normal to overweight range (e.g., 18.5-29.9 kg/m²)
• Stable medical condition

You may not qualify if:

• High-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa)
• Previous spinal or pelvic surgery
• History of low back pain with neurological deficit
• Diagnosed spinal disorders (disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, severe scoliosis)
• Pelvic fractures
• Neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, neuropathy)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ganga Ram Hospital, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Gulab Devi Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 6400, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Related Publications (5)

• Stern C, Schwarz S, Moser G, Cvitic S, Jantscher-Krenn E, Gauster M, Hiden U. Placental Endocrine Activity: Adaptation and Disruption of Maternal Glucose Metabolism in Pregnancy and the Influence of Fetal Sex. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Nov 24;22(23):12722. doi: 10.3390/ijms222312722.

  PMID: 34884524 BACKGROUND

• Moon JH, Jang HC. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnostic Approaches and Maternal-Offspring Complications. Diabetes Metab J. 2022 Jan;46(1):3-14. doi: 10.4093/dmj.2021.0335. Epub 2022 Jan 27.

  PMID: 35135076 BACKGROUND

• Chauhan A, Potdar J. Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy: A Critical Review. Cureus. 2022 Oct 25;14(10):e30656. doi: 10.7759/cureus.30656. eCollection 2022 Oct.

  PMID: 36426343 BACKGROUND

• Das S, Das N, Islam R, Harun J. Causes and Prevention of Maternal Complications During Pregnancy in Developing Countries. Asia Pacific Journal of Cancer Research. 2025;2:4-9.

  BACKGROUND

• Ye J, Li J, Lin Y, Wang Y, Wu J, Zhou Z. Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review. 2024.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes, Gestational

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases

Study Officials

• hina gul gul

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

imran Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, PhD

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 26, 2026
• First Posted: October 1, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: October 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)