Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises During Pregnancy.

Last updated: March 4, 2025
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Insomnia

Treatment

Conventional Therapy(Hot pack,TENS,Patient Education)

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises

Clinical Study ID

NCT06536764
Ayesha Razzaq
  • Ages 20-40
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Lumbopelvic pain (LPP) during pregnancy is defined as pregnancy-related low back, or pelvic girdle pain. Pregnancy is a significant time for sleep disruptions as well.PMR involves systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body, starting from the feet or hands and progressing through the body. This study aims to evaluate the impact of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on the alleviation of low back pain and sleeplessness in pregnant women in their pregnancy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant females with Age 20-40 years.During second and third trimester with

  • Uncomplicated pregnancies.Pregnancy related LBP >3 on NPRS & Insomnia severity index (ISI) >10 score.Posterior lumbopelvic pain

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with Anterior Lumbopelvic Pain.

  • Hemodynamically significant heart disease,

  • Restrictive lung disease,

  • Incompetent cervix/cerclage,

  • Multiple gestation at risk for premature labor & Persistent bleeding.

Study Design

Total Participants: 76
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Conventional Therapy(Hot pack,TENS,Patient Education)
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2025

Study Description

Literature suggests that Pregnancy involves hormonal and biomechanics adjustments, leading to changes in body systems for a secure fetus development. Painful symptoms and sleep disorders are common complaints, often present in the same individual.The exact cause of low back pain during pregnancy is not fully understood, but it is often linked to biomechanical, vascular, and hormonal changes.In the third trimester, 98% of women experience sleep difficulties, primarily caused by backache, urinary frequency, fetal movements, GERD, and leg discomfort.

The PMR technique involves deep breathing and progressive relaxation (tense-release) of major muscle groups. The technique promotes systematic relaxation of the major muscle groups of the body with the goal of physical and mental relaxation, reducing the response to stress, reducing skeletal muscle contractions, and decreasing pain sensations.

Connect with a study center

  • Samra Yosaf Materniy Clinic

    Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir 10250
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

Not the study for you?

Let us help you find the best match. Sign up as a volunteer and receive email notifications when clinical trials are posted in the medical category of interest to you.