Pregnancy-related Lumbopelvic PainNCT07516743
Acute Effects of Motor Imagery Exercises in Individuals With Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain
A study testing Motor Imagery Exercise in people with Pregnancy-related Lumbopelvic Pain, run by KTO Karatay University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of single-session motor imagery exercises on pain and motor imagery in individuals with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy-related Lumbopelvic Pain
- What is being tested?
- Motor Imagery Exercise
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 13 Jul 2026
- 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 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Be in a singleton, uncomplicated pregnancy.
- Lumbopelvic pain (lower back or pelvic girdle pain) must have begun during pregnancy.
- Be between the 12th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
- Be capable of understanding motor imagery training and following instructions.
Who cannot join
- A history of chronic lower back pain present before pregnancy and persisting during pregnancy.
- Symptoms of neuropathic lower back pain (e.g., radiculopathy), inflammatory conditions such as tumors, infections, compression fractures, or ankylosing spondylitis that are specific causes of lower back or pelvic pain, a history of previous spinal or pelvic surgery,
- Severe neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, or severe orthopedic conditions,
- Medical restrictions that prevent exercise or maintaining certain positions (e.g., lying on the back).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of single-session motor imagery exercises on pain and motor imagery in individuals with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy-related Lumbopelvic Pain
- Being tested
- Motor Imagery Exercise, Placebo Motor Imagery Exercise
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Motor Imagery ExerciseDevice
A single session of motor imagery exercise will be performed according to the PETTLEP model.
Placebo Motor Imagery ExerciseOther
A single session of placebo motor imagery exercise will be performed according to the PETTLEP model.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery | Experimental | Not described Receives: Device: Motor Imagery Exercise |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Placebo Motor Imagery Exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Severity
The pain of the participants will be evaluated with a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale before the treatment and at the end of the application. "0" means no pain, "10" means excruciating pain. Results will be recorded in cm.
Measured: Baseline and immediately post-intervention
Motor Imagery
Motor imagery ability will be assessed using the Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQ). The questionnaire consists of items assessing visual imagery (clarity of the image) and kinesthetic imagery (intensity of the sensation). Each item is scored on a 7-point scale (1 = very hard to imagine, 7 = very easy to imagine). Subscale scores (visual and kinesthetic) and a total score will be calculated. Higher scores indicate better motor imagery ability.
Measured: Baseline and immediately post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026
- Primary completion12 Jul 2026
- Study completion13 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pregnancy-related Lumbopelvic PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hasan Gerçek, KTO Karatay University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07516743
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KaratayUH18
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Acute Effects of Motor Imagery Exercises in Individuals With Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07516743
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KaratayUH18
- Conditions
- Pregnancy-related Lumbopelvic Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- KTO Karatay UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Apr 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.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of single-session motor imagery exercises on pain and motor imagery in individuals with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery | Experimental | Device: Motor Imagery Exercise |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo Motor Imagery Exercise |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Be in a singleton, uncomplicated pregnancy.
- Lumbopelvic pain (lower back or pelvic girdle pain) must have begun during pregnancy.
- Be between the 12th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
- Be capable of understanding motor imagery training and following instructions.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- A history of chronic lower back pain present before pregnancy and persisting during pregnancy.
- Symptoms of neuropathic lower back pain (e.g., radiculopathy), inflammatory conditions such as tumors, infections, compression fractures, or ankylosing spondylitis that are specific causes of lower back or pelvic pain, a history of previous spinal or pelvic surgery,
- Severe neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, or severe orthopedic conditions,
- Medical restrictions that prevent exercise or maintaining certain positions (e.g., lying on the back).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery ExerciseA single session of motor imagery exercise will be performed according to the PETTLEP model. | Device | Motor Imagery |
| Placebo Motor Imagery ExerciseA single session of placebo motor imagery exercise will be performed according to the PETTLEP model. | Other | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Pain Severity
Time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention
The pain of the participants will be evaluated with a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale before the treatment and at the end of the application. "0" means no pain, "10" means excruciating pain. Results will be recorded in cm.
Motor Imagery
Time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention
Motor imagery ability will be assessed using the Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQ). The questionnaire consists of items assessing visual imagery (clarity of the image) and kinesthetic imagery (intensity of the sensation). Each item is scored on a 7-point scale (1 = very hard to imagine, 7 = very easy to imagine). Subscale scores (visual and kinesthetic) and a total score will be calculated. Higher scores indicate better motor imagery ability.
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 14 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Motor Imagery Exercise in people with Pregnancy-related Lumbopelvic Pain, run by KTO Karatay University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 4 inclusion and 4 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 14 Jul 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Pain Severity (time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 14 Jul 2026.