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Obstetric Exercise and Maternal Outcomes in Pregnancy
Sponsor: Bingol University
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 a structured obstetric exercise program on pregnancy-related symptoms and their impact on daily functioning, as well as depressive symptoms, 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, supervised obstetric exercise program, while the control group will continue to receive routine prenatal care. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Pregnancy Symptoms Inventory (PSI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The primary outcome will be pregnancy-related symptom burden assessed using the PSI total score, and the secondary outcome will be self-reported depressive symptom severity assessed using the BDI. This study is expected to contribute to the evidence base by clarifying the potential role of structured obstetric exercise in reducing pregnancy-related symptom burden and depressive symptom severity during the third trimester.
Official title: The Effect of Obstetric Exercises on Depression, Pregnancy Complaints and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-12-20
Completion Date
2026-02-27
Last Updated
2026-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Obstetric exercises
The intervention will consist of a structured obstetric exercise program administered by a physiotherapist who is permanently employed at the hospital's prenatal education center, ensuring the reliability and standardization of the intervention. The program will be based on the "Pregnancy and Exercise Guide" (2012) published by the Turkish Ministry of Health and will be delivered in the pregnancy school of a public hospital in eastern Türkiye. The exercises will be provided at weekly intervals and will include: Active joint movements to improve mobility and maintain functional range of motion, Stretching exercises to enhance flexibility and alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort, Calisthenic bodyweight exercises to promote muscle strength and endurance, Relaxation and breathing techniques to reduce stress and improve maternal well-being.
Locations (1)
Bingöl State Hospital
Bingoel, Bingöl, Turkey (Türkiye)