NCT04469192

The Efficacy of Cryotherapy in Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain

Official Title:

The Efficacy of Cryotherapy in Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain

Summary

The findings from this project may result in pain reduction and improved mobility in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain in their second and third trimester.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* English speaking pregnant women presenting in their second or third trimester with acute posterior PGP (occurring within the last 3 months). Trimester will be determined from the date of last menses or ultrasound date.
* Current VAS pain score between 2-4
* Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-English speaking pregnant women \<18 or \>50 years old
* Women presenting with low back pain, or posterior pelvic pain in the first trimester (\<13 weeks gestation).
* Women with acute low back pain in 2nd and 3rd trimester
* Women with anterior pelvic girdle pain (pubic symphysis) alone
* Chronic low back pain (current or past history, defined as \> 6 weeks of low back pain)
* History of lumbar or pelvic fracture; degenerative disc disease; neoplasm; inflammatory disease; active urogenital infection or active gastrointestinal illness; previous surgery of the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, hip joint or femur
* History or signs of radiculopathy or other systemic neurologic disease
* Narcotic medication use

Disease(s) and\or Condition(s)

Pelvic Girdle Pain

Primary Purpose
  • TREATMENT
Intervention/Treatment
    • Type: OTHER
    • Name: Cryotherapy
    • Description: intervention group will receive a 20-minute topical cryotherapy treatment (using Medline Deluxe Cold Pack) The education portion will consist of a handout that will be provided to each patient describing specific exercises. These exercises include descriptive information along with pictures on ways to improve posture and protect the lower back in pregnancy good posture
    • Arm Group Labels: cryotherapy + education
    • Type: OTHER
    • Name: Education
    • Description: The education portion will consist of a handout that will be provided to each patient describing specific exercises. These exercises include descriptive information along with pictures on ways to improve posture and protect the lower back in pregnancy good posture
    • Arm Group Labels: cryotherapy + education, education alone
Sponsor
  • Loyola University