RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07516743

Acute Effects of Motor Imagery Exercises in Individuals With Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain


Sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of single-session motor imagery exercises on pain and motor imagery in individuals with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Be in a singleton, uncomplicated pregnancy.
  • Lumbopelvic pain (lower back or pelvic girdle pain) must have begun during pregnancy.
  • Be between the 12th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
  • Be capable of understanding motor imagery training and following instructions.

Exclusion Criteria4

  • A history of chronic lower back pain present before pregnancy and persisting during pregnancy.
  • Symptoms of neuropathic lower back pain (e.g., radiculopathy), inflammatory conditions such as tumors, infections, compression fractures, or ankylosing spondylitis that are specific causes of lower back or pelvic pain, a history of previous spinal or pelvic surgery,
  • Severe neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, or severe orthopedic conditions,
  • Medical restrictions that prevent exercise or maintaining certain positions (e.g., lying on the back).

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Interventions

DEVICEMotor Imagery Exercise

A single session of motor imagery exercise will be performed according to the PETTLEP model.

OTHERPlacebo Motor Imagery Exercise

A single session of placebo motor imagery exercise will be performed according to the PETTLEP model.


Locations(1)

KTO Karatay University

Konya, Karatay, Turkey (Türkiye)

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