Pregnancy ComplicationsNCT07719335
Effect of Combined Program of Electro Acupuncture With Exercise on Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction During Pregnancy
A study testing Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing Exercises in people with Pregnancy Complications, run by Beni-Suef University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Study's Objective: this study aimed to discover the effect of combining electroacupuncture with therapeutic exercises on of symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.A prospective randomized controlled trial that compared 2 groups of participants was executed. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 40 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy Complications
- What is being tested?
- Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing Exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 11 Dec 2025to 10 Oct 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 25 to 40 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- primipara and multipara pregnant women at 25-28 weeks' of gestation
- diagnosis of symphysis pubis dysfunction
Who cannot join
- Placenta previa
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Active preterm labor
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Cervical insufficiency
- Current multiple gestation
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- Patients with the presence of a cardiac pacemaker
- Implanted defibrillator
- Seizure disorder
- Cutaneous infection
- Severe edema
- Dermatitis over the intended needling sites
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Combined Program of Electro Acupuncture With Exercise on Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction During Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Study's Objective: this study aimed to discover the effect of combining electroacupuncture with therapeutic exercises on of symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.A prospective randomized controlled trial that compared 2 groups of participants was executed. 60 primipara and multipara pregnant women at 25-28 weeks' of gestation diagnosed with symphysis pubis dysfunction were involved. Group A included participants who joined six-week physiotherapy sessions composed of electroacupuncture technique combined with relevant therapeutic exercise, wore a pelvic belt and received pieces of advice. While, group B involved control participants who followed the routine care and received advice as well as put on the same pelvic belt as group A participants.The intervention was associated with a statistically significant pain reduction and much less progression of inter-pubic gap widening among group A participants.In summary, electroacupuncture should be integrated into a multimodal care plan, combining stabilizing exercises and ergonomic advice, while adhering to the listed safety exclusions to improve quality of life for women suffering from symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complications
- Being tested
- Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing Exercises
- Keywords
- Symphysis Pubis dysfunction, electro-acupuncture, exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Pregnancy Complications, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing ExercisesOther
Physiotherapy sessions composed of electro-acupuncture technique combined with relevant therapeutic exercise, with a pelvic belt and advice.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | No intervention | Not described |
| Interventions | Experimental | Intervention group participants Receives: Other: Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Symphysis Pubis Width
It was described by inter-pubic gap space measured in millimetres by means of ultrasonically before and after 6 weeks of intervention procedure.
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jul 2026
- Study start11 Dec 2025
- Primary completion1 Oct 2026
- Study completion10 Oct 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pregnancy ComplicationsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Beni-Suef 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
- Model description
- A 6 months comparative randomized clinical trial comparing 2 groups of 60 women diagnosed with symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eman Awad, Beni-Suef University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07719335
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FMBSUREC/02122025A/Awad
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Combined Program of Electro Acupuncture With Exercise on Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction During Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07719335
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FMBSUREC/02122025A/Awad
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complications
- Keywords
- Symphysis Pubis dysfunction, electro-acupuncture, exercise
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Oct 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jul 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.
Study's Objective: this study aimed to discover the effect of combining electroacupuncture with therapeutic exercises on of symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.A prospective randomized controlled trial that compared 2 groups of participants was executed. 60 primipara and multipara pregnant women at 25-28 weeks' of gestation diagnosed with symphysis pubis dysfunction were involved. Group A included participants who joined six-week physiotherapy sessions composed of electroacupuncture technique combined with relevant therapeutic exercise, wore a pelvic belt and received pieces of advice. While, group B involved control participants who followed the routine care and received advice as well as put on the same pelvic belt as group A participants.The intervention was associated with a statistically significant pain reduction and much less progression of inter-pubic gap widening among group A participants.In summary, electroacupuncture should be integrated into a multimodal care plan, combining stabilizing exercises and ergonomic advice, while adhering to the listed safety exclusions to improve quality of life for women suffering from symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, care provider)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A 6 months comparative randomized clinical trial comparing 2 groups of 60 women diagnosed with symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | No intervention | – |
| Interventions | Experimental | Other: Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing ExercisesIntervention group participants |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- primipara and multipara pregnant women at 25-28 weeks' of gestation
- diagnosis of symphysis pubis dysfunction
Key exclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Placenta previa
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Active preterm labor
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Cervical insufficiency
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing ExercisesPhysiotherapy sessions composed of electro-acupuncture technique combined with relevant therapeutic exercise, with a pelvic belt and advice. | Other | Interventions |
Primary outcome
Symphysis Pubis Width
Time frame: 4 months
It was described by inter-pubic gap space measured in millimetres by means of ultrasonically before and after 6 weeks of intervention procedure.
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 22 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Electro-acupuncture Technique and Stabilizing Exercises in people with Pregnancy Complications, run by Beni-Suef 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 2 inclusion and 12 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 22 Oct 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 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?
Symphysis Pubis Width (time frame: 4 months). 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 22 Oct 2026.