Prevalence of Low Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women

Kovacs Foundation1,158 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of low back and pelvic pain in Spanish pregnant women. The results should allow for the identification of factors associated with a greater risk of having it during pregnancy. Once risk factors are identified, other studies can assess the effectiveness of measures to reduce this pain.

Validated methods were used to gather data on the prevalence of LBP, LP and PGP, anthropometric and socio-demographic characteristics, history of LBP, obstetrical history, physical activity before and during pregnancy, mattress and sleep characteristics, disability, anxiety, and depression. Separate multiple logistic regression models were developed to identify the variables associated with LBP, LP and PGP.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

1,158

Conditions

Low Back Pain Pelvic Pain

Interventions

Set of questionnairesOTHER

A set of questionnaires to determine the existence of low back and pelvic pain during the pregnancy, and to identify possible risk factors.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 48 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * A pregnancy of 28 weeks or more * Able to understand, read and write Spanish * Seen at participating health centers or hospitals in the study * Signs informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * Being under 18 years of age or legally mentally incapacitated * Having a diagnosis of illnesses that can cause back pain

Locations (20)

Centro de Salud de Ciudad Jardín

Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

Centro de Salud El Limonar

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The prevalence of low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women, measured in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Time frame: 24 months

Secondary Outcomes

The influence of risk factors, such as anxiety or depression, on low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women.

Time frame: 30 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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