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Exploring Central Sensitization in Pregnant Women
Led by Göteborg University · Updated on 2025-04-01
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
124 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Göteborg University
Lead Sponsor
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Vastra Gotaland Region
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is reported by 50% of pregnant women and up to 11 years after pregnancy, 10% of women have persistent and per definition chronic PGP. Central (nervous system) sensitization that elicits pain hypersensitivity, may be one explanation. The overall aim of this study is to explore features of central sensitization in pregnant women and its predictive ability on physical activity, functioning and health in women with PGP. Measurements of central sensitization will be done on two study groups, pregnant women with PGP and healthy controls. To identify women at risk to develop chronic pain in relation to a common pain experience ie PGP in pregnancy, may help us understand if central sensitization early in life explains why women develop chronic pain.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exploring Central Sensitization in Pregnant Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pregnant women (first pregnancy or previous experience of pregnancy)
- At least 18 years old
- Carrying a single fetus pregnancy
- Between 20 and 30 weeks of gestation
- Able to read and understand Swedish or English
You will not qualify if you...
- History of fracture or malignant disease in the back, pelvis, pelvic floor, or hips
- Presence of systemic disease affecting the musculoskeletal or nervous system
- Conditions such as gestational diabetes, type 1 or 2 diabetes, or hypertension
- Obstetric complications
- Any contraindications for study tests
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Närhälsan Gibraltargatan
Gothenburg, Sweden, 43654
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Research Team
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Annelie Gutke, associate professor
CONTACT
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Sonia Coelho Cristovao, PhD-student
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
0
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