Ciropractic Care and Pregnant Women

Last updated: June 4, 2021
Sponsor: Barcelona College of Chiropractic
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04919278
BCC2018AJ
  • Ages 18-45
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Chiropractic care on pain, quality of life and sleep in pregnant women compared to a control group.

The study is designed as non-randomized controlled trial. Forty-two pregnant women at least on the 14th week of gestation will be included. Control group will include women receiving regular care, but no chiropractic care. Care will extend for 4 weeks.

Outcomes measures include sleep quality, pain and quality of life questionnaires.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • pregnant women over the age of 18
  • of at least 14 weeks gestation,
  • with a good understanding of English, Spanish or French.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • women over the age of 45,
  • pregnancies of more than 35 weeks gestation
  • high-risk pregnancies (tobacco, alcohol or substance use, diagnosed medical conditionsor high blood pressure).

Study Design

Total Participants: 42
Study Start date:
October 01, 2017
Estimated Completion Date:
June 15, 2018

Connect with a study center

  • Barcelona College of Chiropractic

    Barcelona, 08034
    Spain

    Site Not Available

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