Lumbopelvic Stability in Pregnant Women: Gestational Diabetes Impact
This observational study aims to investigate the impact of gestational diabetes on lumbopelvic stability in pregnant women, by evaluating pain intensity using a Visual Analog Scale, assessing functional stability of the pelvis through an Active Straight Leg Raise test, and examining postural control and lower-extremity/lumbopelvic control with the Y-Balance Test.
Data Collection
Collected at a single point in time - Cross-sectionalUrogenital Diseases+6
+ Diabetes Mellitus
+ Endocrine System Diseases
Case-Control
Comparing exposures between individuals with and without disease in order to identify potential risk factors.Summary
Study start date: May 1, 2026
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This comparative cross-sectional study will be conducted over ten months at Fatima Memorial Hospital, Gulab Devi Hospital, and Ganga Ram Hospital. A total of 170 primigravida women in their second trimester (aged 20-40 years, singleton pregnancies, BMI 18.5-29.9 kg/m²) will be enrolled through non-probability convenient sampling and divided into two equal groups of 85 women each, with and without GDM. Women with high-risk pregnancies or spinal/pelvic comorbidities will be excluded. Lumbopelvic stability, dynamic balance, and pain intensity will be assessed by using the Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) test, Y-Balance Test (YBT), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), respectively, and data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 27.0.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.170 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Case-Control
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 20 to 40 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women (2nd trimester) * Primi gravida * Diagnosed cases of gestational diabetes mellitus (for case group) * Healthy pregnant women (for control group) * Singleton pregnancy * Ability to perform functional tests (ASLR and Y Balance Test) * BMI within normal to overweight range (e.g., 18.5-29.9 kg/m²) * Stable medical condition Exclusion Criteria: * • High-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa) * Previous spinal or pelvic surgery * History of low back pain with neurological deficit * Diagnosed spinal disorders (disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, severe scoliosis) * Pelvic fractures * Neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, neuropathy)
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
Ganga Ram Hospital, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Gulab Devi Hospital
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