Effects of Mind Body Exercises in Pregnant Women

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Pregnancy Related

Treatments: Other: mind body exercises; Other: relaxation exercises

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06750406

REC/RCR&AHS/24/0529

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full 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

Enrollment: 34 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 20 to 35 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Pregnant women in their second trimester (between 14-28 weeks)
• Primi gravid
• Able to understand and participate in mind-body exercises sessions

Exclusion criteria

• High-risk pregnancies (e.g., gestational diabetes, hypertension)
• Pre-existing medical conditions that could interfere with participation (e.g., severe musculoskeletal disorders)
• History of psychiatric disorders requiring ongoing treatment
• History of miscarriage

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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34 participants in 2 patient groups

mind body exercises

Experimental group

Description:

The intervention consists of a structured program of mind-body exercises designed specifically for pregnant women. This involves 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 eight weeks

Treatment:

Other: mind body exercises

Relaxation exercises

Active Comparator group

Description:

this includes Awareness about relaxation exercises including relax postures and generalized exercise interventions. The duration of these sessions will be 45 to 60 minutes each, with a recommended frequency of 2-3 times per week for eight weeks

Treatment:

Other: relaxation exercises