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Behavioural Intervention

Manual Physical Therapy for Postpartum Care

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Casey Shutt-Hoblet, DPT
Research Sponsored by Brooke Army Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Female Active-Duty Service Member
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Current or ongoing treatment by an orthopaedic physical therapist
Current permanent profile for a musculoskeletal condition
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
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Summary

This trial looks at how women in the military are at a higher risk of injury during the first year after giving birth. There is not enough research on muscle and skeletal injuries in military women after childbirth.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for postpartum military women who are facing challenges in returning to physical activity and need to pass fitness tests for career advancement. It aims to help those who have not received guidance on resuming exercise after childbirth.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) in helping postpartum women return to physical activity, potentially improving their musculoskeletal health and quality of life.
What are the potential side effects?
While OMPT is generally considered safe, potential side effects may include temporary soreness or discomfort at the site of treatment, mild bruising, fatigue, or stiffness following therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am a female currently serving in the military.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently seeing a physical therapist for bone or muscle issues.
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I have a long-term muscle or bone condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument (SF36)
Secondary study objectives
Cozean Pelvic Dysfunction Screening Protocol
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
International Physical Activity Questionnaire- Short Form (IPAQ)
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Postpartum Study ParticipantExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Pragmatic Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brooke Army Medical CenterLead Sponsor
126 Previous Clinical Trials
26,662 Total Patients Enrolled
Casey Shutt-Hoblet, DPTPrincipal InvestigatorBrooke Army Medical Center
~37 spots leftby Jul 2025
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