NCT06841744

Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Pain, Function, Balance and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women With Low Back Pain

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 58 (actual)
• Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on pain, function, balance and quality of life in pregnant women with low back pain.

Detailed description

Individuals with pregnancy-related low back pain who present to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of İzmir Menemen State Hospital are identified as the study population. Patients meeting the eligibility criteria will be included in the study.

Conditions

• Pregnancy Related
• Low Back Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise	Diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be performed twice a day, completing 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 5 days a week for 6 weeks, as instructed by the researcher physiotherapist.
OTHER	Information brochure	An information brochure on ergonomic strategies for managing low back pain during pregnancy will be provided.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-26
• Primary completion: 2025-11-12
• Completion: 2025-11-12
• First posted: 2025-02-24
• Last updated: 2025-12-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)