CompletedNot Applicable

Obstetric Exercise and Maternal Outcomes in Pregnancy

Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2025-12-20

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the antenatal clinic and pregnancy school of a public hospital in eastern Türkiye. The study will aim to investigate the effects of obstetric exercises on depression, pregnancy-related complaints, and quality of life in women receiving prenatal care. A total of 100 pregnant women will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=50) or the control group (n=50). The intervention group will participate in a four-week, physiotherapist-led, closely supervised obstetric exercise program, while the control group will continue to receive routine prenatal care. Data will be collected through a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Pregnancy Symptoms Inventory (PSI). Post-intervention outcomes will be analyzed using independent-samples t-tests to compare groups, and multiple linear regression will be applied to determine the influence of sociodemographic factors on study variables. This study is expected to contribute to the evidence base by clarifying the potential role of obstetric exercise in reducing depressive symptoms, alleviating pregnancy complaints, and improving maternal quality of life within routine prenatal care settings.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 45 years * Low-risk singleton pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound * No chronic illness * No psychiatric disorder * No physical disability * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study * Gestational age between 28 and 42 weeks (third trimester) Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m² or ≤ 18 kg/m² * Concurrent participation in another exercise or psychosocial intervention study * Failure to attend at least one exercise session

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Change in Depression Symptoms Assessed by BDI

Timeframe: At enrollment

Change in Pregnancy-Related Complaints Assessed by PSI

Timeframe: At enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07170124

SponsorBingol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-25

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