NCT06750406

Effects of Mind Body Exercises in Pregnant Women

Effects of Mind Body Exercises on Stress, Anxiety and Fatigue in Pregnant Women

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 34 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 20 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

his Study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) which will be collected through non probability convenient sampling technique and will be carried out for 10 months duration with a sample size of 34 pregnant women which will be collected through non probability convenient sampling technique. the participants will be divided into two groups. Group A will be involved in mind body exercises and group B will be given relaxation exercises

Detailed description

This Study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) which will be collected through non probability convenient sampling technique and will be carried out for 10 months duration with a sample size of 34 pregnant women which will be collected through non probability convenient sampling technique. Sample will be collected from Gosha shifa and Ishaq Haroon Hospital. Pregnant women in their second trimester (between 14-28 weeks). Age between 20 to 35 years. Able to understand and participate in mind-body exercises sessions will be included. High-risk pregnancies (e.g., gestational diabetes, hypertension). Pre-existing medical conditions that could interfere with participation (e.g., severe musculoskeletal disorders). will be excluded. Tools used in the study are perceived stress scale (PSS) , Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) and Fatigue severity scale-(FSS).Data will be analyzed by busing SPSS 26.0

Conditions

• Pregnancy Related

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	mind body exercises	intervention might consist of a structured program of mind-body exercises designed specifically for pregnant women. This could involve a combination of yoga sessions, mindfulness meditation practices, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation techniques. The duration of these sessions will be 45 to 60 minutes each, with a recommended frequency of 2-3 times per week for 8 weeks
OTHER	relaxation exercises	It involves relaxation exercises including deep breathing, relaxing postures etc. The duration of these sessions will be 45 to 60 minutes each, with a recommended frequency of 2-3 times per week for 8 weeks

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-01
• Primary completion: 2025-07-01
• Completion: 2025-08-01
• First posted: 2024-12-27
• Last updated: 2026-02-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan