Relaxation exercises for pregnancy back pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises can help reduce low back pain and improve sleep quality during pregnancy. It may be helpful if you are in your second or third trimester, have uncomplicated pregnancy, and are experiencing moderate to severe back pain and poor sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and between 20 and 40 years old
- You are in your second or third trimester (weeks 14 to 40)
- Your pregnancy is uncomplicated (no high-risk conditions listed below)
- You have low back pain that is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale
- You have significant trouble sleeping (score above 10 on a sleep questionnaire)
- Your pain is in the back or pelvic area, not the front of your pelvis
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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