A Comparative Analysis of Stretching Exercise and Pregnancy Exercise on Sleep Quality in Pregnanc… (NCT07367360) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
A Comparative Analysis of Stretching Exercise and Pregnancy Exercise on Sleep Quality in Pregnancy: A Quasi Experiment
Indonesia60 participantsStarted 2025-08-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether pregnancy exercise or stretching exercise can improve sleep quality in third trimester pregnant women who experience sleep disturbances. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does traditional pregnancy exercise improve sleep quality more effectively than stretching exercise?
* Does either type of exercise reduce anxiety levels that may affect sleep? Researchers will compare a pregnancy exercise group with a stretching exercise group to see whether one approach leads to better sleep quality.
Participants will:
* Attend guided exercise sessions twice a week for three weeks
* Complete questionnaires about sleep quality, anxiety, and physical activity
* Have basic health measurements taken (blood pressure, weight, height) before and after the program
This study hopes to show whether moderate exercise can help pregnant women sleep better during the third trimester.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women in their third trimester (28-30 weeks of gestation at enrollment).
* Having sleeping disturbance complaints.
* Aged more than 19 years old.
* Being under prenatal clinical follow-up
* Not having or participating in specific treatment for sleeping disturbance in the last 3 months
* Able to participate in light to moderate physical activity as assessed by clinic staff.
* Signing informed consent for study participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Failure to attend at least 70% of the 12 planned sessions
* Having pregnancy complication.
* Gestational ages \< 28 or \> 30 weeks.
* Not having bleeding history, abortion.
* Not having multiple pregnancy.
* Medical or obstetric conditions that make exercise unsafe (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa, risk of preterm labor, uncontrolled hypertension)
* Current participation in another structured exercise program.
* Severe musculoskeletal problems that limit movement.
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
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Sleep quality, assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), measured at baseline and after the 3-week intervention period
Timeframe: From enrollment and baseline measurement to completion of the 3-week exercise program