Trials / Completed
CompletedNCT05946408
Effects of Antenatal Exercises in Primagravida
Effects Of Supervised Antenatal Exercises On Low Back Pain And Depression In Primigravida
- Status
- Completed
- Phase
- N/A
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 72 (actual)
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University · Academic / Other
- Sex
- Female
- Age
- 18 Years – 40 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Summary
The goal of this Randomized control trial is to determine the effects of antenatal exercises on low back pain in Primagravida. The main questions it aims to answer are whether supervised antenatal exercises have an effect on low back pain and depression in primagravida.
Detailed description
Females usually tend to avoid physical activity during pregnancy. Concept of antenatal exercises and its effects on low back pain or antenatal depression is yet not common amongst pregnant females in Pakistan. Low back pain and antenatal depression are common in pregnancy. These can have an impact on both their own health and the health of their unborn child. Understanding the benefits of antenatal exercises will encourage pregnant females to engage in regular physical activity. The results of this study will help physical therapists to implement effective exercise interventions for this population.
Conditions
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OTHER | Supervised antenatal exercises | Supervised antenatal exercises along with education twice a week. Protocol consists of warm up (10 min), Aerobic training (20 mins, 60-75% of max. HR), Strength training (25 minutes), followed by a cool down of 15 minutes. The Interventions to be provided for a period of 12 weeks. |
| OTHER | Antenatal Education | Antenatal education at 12th week of pregnancy. Which consists of education on Posture in pregnancy, Role of pelvic floor muscles, Labor and breathing and relaxation techniques. |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2023-07-05
- Primary completion
- 2023-12-01
- Completion
- 2023-12-21
- First posted
- 2023-07-14
- Last updated
- 2023-12-29
Locations
1 site across 1 country: Pakistan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT05946408. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.