This is a randomized controlled trial studying whether a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program (a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise) can reduce low back pain and improve quality of life in pregnant women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
84
A structured 12-week program featuring Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise involving gentle, flowing movements. Participants receive 24 online instructional sessions (approximately 2 s
Peking Union Medical College
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
RECRUITINGLow Back Pain Severity
Measured using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst imaginable pain. Assesses self-reported low back/pelvic girdle pain intensity.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Back Disability
Functional limitations measured using: Chinese Oswestry Disability Index. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Pelvic Disability
Functional limitations measured using: Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Urinary Incontinence
Measured using: ICIQ-SF (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form)). Higher scores indicate worse symptoms/impact.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
Urinary Incontinence Severity
Measured using: IIQ-7 (Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7). Higher scores indicate greater disability.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, post-intervention (12 weeks)
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