Cryotherapy for Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does exclude participants who use narcotic medications.
Is cryotherapy generally safe for humans?
Whole-body cryotherapy is generally considered safe when guidelines are followed, with some documented adverse events that are within acceptable limits. However, there are reports of severe injuries from specific cryotherapy methods, such as continuous cryocompression therapy, which can cause tissue damage if not properly managed.12345
How is cryotherapy different from other treatments for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain?
Cryotherapy (cold therapy) is unique because it involves applying cold temperatures to reduce inflammation and pain, which is different from other treatments like physiotherapy or craniosacral therapy that focus on movement and relaxation techniques. This approach may offer a novel way to manage pain by directly targeting the affected area with cold, potentially providing relief without the need for medication.678910
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Research Team
Colleen Fitzgwerald, MD
Principal Investigator
Loyola Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking pregnant women in their second or third trimester experiencing pelvic girdle pain that started within the last three months. They must have a current pain score of 2-4 and provide written consent. It's not for those under 18 or over 50, with low back pain, chronic conditions, fractures, degenerative diseases, surgeries in relevant areas, neurologic diseases, or narcotic medication use.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either cryotherapy plus education or education alone for pelvic girdle pain
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in pelvic girdle pain using NPRS and PGQ
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Cryotherapy
- Education
Cryotherapy is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada for the following indications:
- Pain relief
- Inflammation reduction
- Muscle spasm treatment
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Stress and anxiety relief
- Pain management
- Muscle soreness reduction
- Recovery after exercise
- Fibromyalgia treatment
- Skin health improvement
- Pain relief
- Inflammation reduction
- Muscle spasm treatment
- Arthritis management
- Postpartum recovery
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Loyola University
Lead Sponsor