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2024-05-06 @ 12:37 PM
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2024-10-26 @ 1:01 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03807908
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2019-07-25
First Post:
2019-01-12
Brief Title:
Effects of Taping on Pregnancy-related Back Pain
Sponsor:
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Organization:
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Short-term Effects of Taping During Pregnancy-related Low Back Pain Pelvic Girdle Pain or Combined Pain
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2019-07
Last Known Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Back pain during pregnancy is common with up to 90 of pregnant women experiencing either low back pain PLBP pelvic girdle pain PGP or a combination of both pains Although pregnant women seek out various forms of pain relief methods such as pain medication exercise education pelvic support belts and chiropractic treatments there is limited evidence with regards to the efficacy of these treatments Recently manual therapists such as chiropractors have used tape in an effort to relieve pain from musculoskeletal injuries with varying results In the pregnant population there have been limited studies to date on the role of taping and pregnancy-related back pain and none of this research delineates the efficacy of tape with respect to the 3 pain patterns experienced by pregnant women
Detailed Description:
This study is a randomized control trial with 3 main parts associated 1 Initial visit Potential participants will be recruited from 2 antenatal clinics at the participating hospital A person from the circle of care will ask if they are interested in participating in a study regarding pregnancy-related LBP Participants are pre-screened by a research investigator If patients meet the eligibility criteria they will be invited to participate Research personnel will explain the study in full including the rationale per the Project Consent Form visit requirement treatment protocol and follow-up Once consent is obtained a Pre-Visit Questionnaire will be administered while they are awaiting their antenatal appointment 2 Physical exam and treatment Following their appointment research personnel will walk the participant to the Obstetrical Day Unit where the chiropractor will review the consent and questionnaire perform a brief physical exam to ensure proper stratification of pain randomized the participant as pre-determined by the biostatistician and apply the appropriate taping protocol intervention vs sham 3 Follow-up Five to 7 days later research personnel will follow-up with the participant by phone and administer a questionnaire pertaining to their experience with the taping protocol The total visit should take no more than 30 minute
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None