Pelvic Girdle PainNCT07292701
Impact of Kinesiotaping Application on Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnant Women
A study testing Kinesio tape and Core stability exercises in people with Pelvic Girdle Pain and Kinesiotaping, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect kiensio taping in relieving pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy in terms of decrease pain and improving function and quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 36 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Pelvic Girdle Pain, Kinesiotaping, Pregnancy Complications
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio tape and Core stability exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 72 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2024to 1 Jun 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 18 to 36 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age: 18-36 years old.
- Gestational age: 10-34 week of pregnancy.
- Low back pain experienced anywhere from T12 to the gluteal fold without leg pain, and at least moderate pain intensity (scoring ≥4 on visual analogue scale)
- At least one positive test out of three applied, which are Long Dorsal Ligament Test (modified for pregnant women), Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation (4P), and Trendelenburg test (modified for pregnant women).
- Negative Straight Leg Raise test
Who cannot join
- History of abortion
- pregnancy of twins
- previous of pelvic injury.
- Skin previous injury in the lumbosacral area.
- Positive Straight Leg Raise test
- Negative diagnostic tests for pelvic girdle pain
- Chronic pelvic diseases.
- History of allergies to material of kinesiotape.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university
Cairo
About this study
The aim of this study is to determine the effect kiensio taping in relieving pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy in terms of decrease pain and improving function and quality of life.
Read the detailed description
Severity of pelvic girdle pain can be different, as a result of the progress of the disorders and subjective feeling of pain. According to Kanakaris an average severity of pain in pelvic girdle pain is 50-60 mm scale visual analogue scale. Results may vary according to different factors such as; pregnancy stage, age of the pregnant women, different body mass index. Beyond the discomfort and pain, pelvic girdle pain can also limit the performance of the activities of daily living such as; bending, lifting, sitting, sleeping, housework, long walking, and standing and thus adversely affect the quality of life of pregnant women. Unfortunately, the options for pain therapy in pregnant women are significantly limited due to the possible danger to both mother and fetus. Most of the standard drugs used affect the fetus and are not recommended, especially for long-term treatment.
There is very little clinical experience and only limited documentation for effectiveness of Kinesio taping on pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Because the existing treatments for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain are not adequately known and are not found to be reliable by patients and clinicians. Kinesio taping may be a potential treatment if it is an effective and tolerable method. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the influence of Kinesio taping pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
- Conditions
- Pelvic Girdle Pain, Kinesiotaping, Pregnancy Complications
- Being tested
- Kinesio tape, Core stability exercises
- Medical subject headings
- Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pregnancy Complications
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio tapeOther
Kinesio taping is a drug-free elastic therapeutic technique developed by Dr. Kenso Kase in the 1970s, utilized for treating various musculoskeletal issues, including pain and dysfunction. It is known for having no side effects, contributing to its popularity among practitioners. In a study, participants underwent five days of Kinesio taping applied by the same therapist, focusing on the lumbar region of pregnant women. The tape used was an elastic, waterproof material that allows for motion, applied in specific vertical and horizontal configurations to alleviate lumbar and pelvic girdle pain.
Core stability exercisesOther
All participants will do core exercise. The control group (Group A) received no additional treatment. The core exercises were in form exercises that promote bracing or excessively increasing trunk muscle activation Popular core stability exercise programs commonly focus on bracing or activating the trunk muscles that are believed to support the spine. This includes exercises such as: crunches, planks, bird-dogs
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| core exercise | Experimental | It included 24 women who will be treated by doing core exercise only. Receives: Other: Core stability exercises |
| kinesiotaping | Active comparator | It will include 24 women who will be treated by applying kinesiotaping for 5 days twice in two consecutive weeks with core exercise Receives: Other: Kinesio tape |
| adhesive tape | Active comparator | It will include 24 women who will be treated by applying adhesive tape instead of kinesiotape for 5 days twice in two consecutive weeks with core exercise. Receives: Other: Kinesio tape; Other: Core stability exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
assessment of pain intensity
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a widely used method for assessing pain intensity, functioning as a subjective measure of treatment efficacy. It involves marking a point on a 10-cm line that indicates pain levels from "no pain" to "worst pain." Studies validate VAS as a reliable interval scale for measuring both acute and chronic pain, making it a useful tool in clinical practice. Pain levels are measured before and after 5 days of treatment, followed by another recording after re-application of the tape after an additional 5 days.
Measured: At baseline and after 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Dec 2025
- Study start1 Jun 2024
- Primary completion1 Dec 2024
- Study completion1 Jun 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
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Walaa Ibrahim mohamed abdou, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07292701
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005903
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 6 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 18 Dec 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 18 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Kinesiotaping Application on Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnant Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07292701
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005903
- Conditions
- Pelvic Girdle Pain, Kinesiotaping, Pregnancy Complications
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Dec 2025 (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 aim of this study is to determine the effect kiensio taping in relieving pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy in terms of decrease pain and improving function and quality of life.
Detailed description
Severity of pelvic girdle pain can be different, as a result of the progress of the disorders and subjective feeling of pain. According to Kanakaris an average severity of pain in pelvic girdle pain is 50-60 mm scale visual analogue scale. Results may vary according to different factors such as; pregnancy stage, age of the pregnant women, different body mass index. Beyond the discomfort and pain, pelvic girdle pain can also limit the performance of the activities of daily living such as; bending, lifting, sitting, sleeping, housework, long walking, and standing and thus adversely affect the quality of life of pregnant women. Unfortunately, the options for pain therapy in pregnant women are significantly limited due to the possible danger to both mother and fetus. Most of the standard drugs used affect the fetus and are not recommended, especially for long-term treatment.
There is very little clinical experience and only limited documentation for effectiveness of Kinesio taping on pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Because the existing treatments for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain are not adequately known and are not found to be reliable by patients and clinicians. Kinesio taping may be a potential treatment if it is an effective and tolerable method. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the influence of Kinesio taping pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| core exercise | Experimental | Other: Core stability exercisesIt included 24 women who will be treated by doing core exercise only. |
| kinesiotaping | Active comparator | Other: Kinesio tapeIt will include 24 women who will be treated by applying kinesiotaping for 5 days twice in two consecutive weeks with core exercise |
| adhesive tape | Active comparator | Other: Kinesio tape, Other: Core stability exercisesIt will include 24 women who will be treated by applying adhesive tape instead of kinesiotape for 5 days twice in two consecutive weeks with core exercise. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 36 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age: 18-36 years old.
- Gestational age: 10-34 week of pregnancy.
- Low back pain experienced anywhere from T12 to the gluteal fold without leg pain, and at least moderate pain intensity (scoring ≥4 on visual analogue scale)
- At least one positive test out of three applied, which are Long Dorsal Ligament Test (modified for pregnant women), Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation (4P), and Trendelenburg test (modified for pregnant women).
- Negative Straight Leg Raise test
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- History of abortion
- pregnancy of twins
- previous of pelvic injury.
- Skin previous injury in the lumbosacral area.
- Positive Straight Leg Raise test
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio tapeKinesio taping is a drug-free elastic therapeutic technique developed by Dr. Kenso Kase in the 1970s, utilized for treating various musculoskeletal issues, including pain and dysfunction. It is known for having no side effects, contributing to its popularity among practitioners. In a study, participants underwent five days of Kinesio taping applied by the same therapist, focusing on the lumbar region of pregnant women. The tape used was an elastic, waterproof material that allows for motion, applied in specific vertical and horizontal configurations to alleviate lumbar and pelvic girdle pain. | Other | adhesive tape, kinesiotaping |
| Core stability exercisesAll participants will do core exercise. The control group (Group A) received no additional treatment. The core exercises were in form exercises that promote bracing or excessively increasing trunk muscle activation Popular core stability exercise programs commonly focus on bracing or activating the trunk muscles that are believed to support the spine. This includes exercises such as: crunches, planks, bird-dogs | Other | adhesive tape, core exercise |
Primary outcome
assessment of pain intensity
Time frame: At baseline and after 2 weeks
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a widely used method for assessing pain intensity, functioning as a subjective measure of treatment efficacy. It involves marking a point on a 10-cm line that indicates pain levels from "no pain" to "worst pain." Studies validate VAS as a reliable interval scale for measuring both acute and chronic pain, making it a useful tool in clinical practice. Pain levels are measured before and after 5 days of treatment, followed by another recording after re-application of the tape after an additional 5 days.
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 18 Dec 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesio tape and Core stability exercises in people with Pelvic Girdle Pain and Kinesiotaping, 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 5 inclusion and 8 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 18 Dec 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 intensity (time frame: At baseline and after 2 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 18 Dec 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.