CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Pilates and Kegel Exercises During Pregnancy

Turkey (Türkiye)67 participantsStarted 2021-06-15

Plain-language summary

Urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence are common health problems in the postpartum period because of their effect on daily life and are likely to reduce quality of life. It is known that the most effective way to protect from UI during pregnancy and the postpartum period is pelvic floor muscle exercise. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Pilates and Kegel exercises applied during pregnancy on the quality of life of urinary and fecal incontinence in the postpartum period.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 38 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclucision Criteria * Being between the ages of 18-38 years, * Not having a condition that prevents exercise, * Being in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, * Voluntarily accepting to participate in the study, a * Answering each of the scale items, * Having a vaginal (normal) birth. Exclusion Criteria: * Not being between the ages of 18-38, * Having a condition that prevents exercise, * Not being in the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy, * Leaving scale items blank, and having a cesarean section.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Baseline Anthropometric Measurements (Weight, Height, BMI)

Timeframe: 2021 june

Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL)-Baseline and Follow-up Measurements

Timeframe: June 2021 (Baseline) and 1st and 3rd months postpartum

Effect of an 8-Week Exercise Intervention on Urinary and Fecal Incontinence - Measured by ICIQ-UI Short Form and Wexner Continence Assessment Scale

Timeframe: Baseline (June 2021), Post-intervention (August 2021), and Follow-up at 1st and 3rd months postpartum.

International Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form Score (ICIQ-SF) - Urinary Incontinence Impact

Timeframe: 2021 September 2021 November

Wexner Continence Assessment Scale Score - Fecal Incontinence Severity

Timeframe: September 2021 - November 2021

Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (FIQL) Score

Timeframe: September 2021 - November 2021

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06869538

SponsorHitit University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-11-05

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 38 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Baseline Anthropometric Measurements (Weight, Height, BMI)

Timeframe: 2021 june

Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL)-Baseline and Follow-up Measurements

Timeframe: June 2021 (Baseline) and 1st and 3rd months postpartum

Effect of an 8-Week Exercise Intervention on Urinary and Fecal Incontinence - Measured by ICIQ-UI Short Form and Wexner Continence Assessment Scale

Timeframe: Baseline (June 2021), Post-intervention (August 2021), and Follow-up at 1st and 3rd months postpartum.

International Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form Score (ICIQ-SF) - Urinary Incontinence Impact

Timeframe: 2021 September 2021 November

Wexner Continence Assessment Scale Score - Fecal Incontinence Severity

Timeframe: September 2021 - November 2021

Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (FIQL) Score

Timeframe: September 2021 - November 2021