Pelvic Girdle PainNCT07803302
Pelvic Stabilization Belt Combined With Exercise Therapy on Pelvic Girdle Pain and Mobility in Post-partum Women
A study testing Pelvic Stabilization Belt and Standard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in people with Pelvic Girdle Pain, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a pelvic stabilization belt combined with exercise therapy on pelvic girdle pain and mobility in postpartum women. The study will compare combined pelvic stabilization belt and exercise therapy with exercise therapy alone. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 22 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- What is being tested?
- Pelvic Stabilization Belt and Standard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Type of treatment
- Medical device, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 22 Aug 2026to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 22 to 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- • Age between 22-45 years.(Yang et al., 2026)
- Postpartum duration of 6 weeks to 6 months after delivery.(Yang et al., 2026)
- Postpartum women diagnosed with pelvic girdle pain using diagnostic test P4 and ASLR.(Jafarian et al., 2025)
- Presence of pelvic pain affecting functional activities such as walking, standing, or changing position.
- Ability to understand instructions and perform basic mobility tasks.
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.(Meah et al., 2020)
Who cannot join
- A clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder.(Hirsch et al., 2021)
- Severe psychiatric or cognitive disorders affecting compliance with exercise and follow-up.(Jafarian et al., 2025)
- Previous spinal surgery or severe lumbar spine pathology that overlaps with pelvic pain presentation.(Gutke et al., 2021)
- Rheumatological or inflammatory joint diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis.
- Current pregnancy during the study period, due to hormonal and biomechanical changes affecting pelvic stability.
- Any condition requiring urgent medical or surgical intervention unrelated to musculoskeletal dysfunction
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a pelvic stabilization belt combined with exercise therapy on pelvic girdle pain and mobility in postpartum women. The study will compare combined pelvic stabilization belt and exercise therapy with exercise therapy alone. Pain, functional mobility, and pelvic girdle-related disability will be assessed to determine whether adding a pelvic stabilization belt provides additional benefits for postpartum women experiencing pelvic girdle pain.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Being tested
- Pelvic Stabilization Belt, Standard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Pelvic Girdle Pain, Postpartum women, Exercise Therapy, Orthotic Devices, Physical Therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pelvic Stabilization BeltDevice
Participants assigned to the experimental group will use a pelvic stabilization belt in addition to standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. The belt will be positioned around the pelvic ring at the level of the greater trochanters to provide pelvic compression and support pelvic stability. Participants will be instructed to wear the belt for at least 4 hours per day during functional activities, including walking, standing, household work, and childcare activities.
Standard Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyBehavioural
Participants in both groups will receive standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. Treatment will include patient education regarding spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomic strategies for breastfeeding, lifting and infant care, gait training, and psychological support. Pelvic floor muscle training will include Kegel exercises performed in supine or seated positions, with 5-10-second contractions, 10-15 repetitions per set, and 3-4 sets per day, emphasizing isolated pelvic floor muscle activation without compensatory abdominal or gluteal contraction.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic Stabilization Belt + Exercise Therapy | Experimental | Participants will receive a pelvic stabilization belt combined with standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. The belt will be worn for at least 4 hours per day during functional activities such as walking, standing, household work, and childcare, positioned around the pelvic ring at the level of the greater trochanters. Standard therapy will include patient education on spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomics, infant care, gait, and psychological support, along with pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises). Receives: Device: Pelvic Stabilization Belt; Behavioral: Standard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy |
| Exercise Therapy Only | Active comparator | Participants will receive standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks without use of a pelvic stabilization belt. Treatment will include patient education on spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomics, breastfeeding and infant handling, gait training, and psychological support, along with pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises) consisting of 5-10 second contractions, 10-15 repetitions per set, and 3-4 sets per day. Receives: Device: Pelvic Stabilization Belt; Behavioral: Standard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pelvic girdle pain
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used to assess pelvic girdle pain intensity. It consists of a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Participants will mark the point that best represents their current pain intensity. Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Sep 2026
- Study start22 Aug 2026
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
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 University of LahoreThe 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Quratulain Amir Rashid Butt, University of Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07803302
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Quratulain
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2026
- 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 3 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Pelvic Stabilization Belt Combined With Exercise Therapy on Pelvic Girdle Pain and Mobility in Post-partum Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07803302
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Quratulain
- Conditions
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Keywords
- Pelvic Girdle Pain, Postpartum women, Exercise Therapy, Orthotic Devices, Physical Therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Sep 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.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a pelvic stabilization belt combined with exercise therapy on pelvic girdle pain and mobility in postpartum women. The study will compare combined pelvic stabilization belt and exercise therapy with exercise therapy alone. Pain, functional mobility, and pelvic girdle-related disability will be assessed to determine whether adding a pelvic stabilization belt provides additional benefits for postpartum women experiencing pelvic girdle pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic Stabilization Belt + Exercise Therapy | Experimental | Device: Pelvic Stabilization Belt, Behavioral: Standard Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyParticipants will receive a pelvic stabilization belt combined with standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. The belt will be worn for at least 4 hours per day during functional activities such as walking, standing, household work, and childcare, positioned around the pelvic ring at the level of the greater trochanters. Standard therapy will include patient education on spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomics, infant care, gait, and psychological support, along with pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises). |
| Exercise Therapy Only | Active comparator | Device: Pelvic Stabilization Belt, Behavioral: Standard Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyParticipants will receive standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks without use of a pelvic stabilization belt. Treatment will include patient education on spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomics, breastfeeding and infant handling, gait training, and psychological support, along with pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises) consisting of 5-10 second contractions, 10-15 repetitions per set, and 3-4 sets per day. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 22 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- • Age between 22-45 years.(Yang et al., 2026)
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- A clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder.(Hirsch et al., 2021)
- Severe psychiatric or cognitive disorders affecting compliance with exercise and follow-up.(Jafarian et al., 2025)
- Previous spinal surgery or severe lumbar spine pathology that overlaps with pelvic pain presentation.(Gutke et al., 2021)
- Rheumatological or inflammatory joint diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis.
- Current pregnancy during the study period, due to hormonal and biomechanical changes affecting pelvic stability.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic Stabilization BeltParticipants assigned to the experimental group will use a pelvic stabilization belt in addition to standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. The belt will be positioned around the pelvic ring at the level of the greater trochanters to provide pelvic compression and support pelvic stability. Participants will be instructed to wear the belt for at least 4 hours per day during functional activities, including walking, standing, household work, and childcare activities. | Device | Exercise Therapy Only, Pelvic Stabilization Belt + Exercise Therapy |
| Standard Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyParticipants in both groups will receive standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. Treatment will include patient education regarding spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomic strategies for breastfeeding, lifting and infant care, gait training, and psychological support. Pelvic floor muscle training will include Kegel exercises performed in supine or seated positions, with 5-10-second contractions, 10-15 repetitions per set, and 3-4 sets per day, emphasizing isolated pelvic floor muscle activation without compensatory abdominal or gluteal contraction. | Behavioural | Exercise Therapy Only, Pelvic Stabilization Belt + Exercise Therapy |
Primary outcome
Pelvic girdle pain
Time frame: 4 weeks
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used to assess pelvic girdle pain intensity. It consists of a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Participants will mark the point that best represents their current pain intensity. Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Sep 2026.
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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 Pelvic Stabilization Belt and Standard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in people with Pelvic Girdle Pain, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 6 inclusion and 6 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 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 Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Pelvic girdle pain (time frame: 4 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 3 Sep 2026.