CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of a 12-week Movement Intervention on Heart Rate Variability and Self-compassion Among New Mothers

Canada38 participantsStarted 2022-08-15

Plain-language summary

This is a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of an online and in person 12-week movement intervention compared to an education only control group on heart rate variability, self-compassion, psychological well-being, fatigue, exercise self-efficacy, physical activity identity, and body image in postpartum women.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women who have given birth to a child within the past 6 months and who are cleared for physical activity by their health care provider. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who have a medical condition that precludes them passing the Get Active questionnaire * Women not clear for physical activity by a health care provider * Participants who are not able to attend classes at pre-specified times

What they're measuring

Heart rate variability

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Self compassion

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05403983

SponsorUniversity of the Fraser Valley

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-31

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