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Can Regular Exercise Improve Sleep, Stress, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Mothers After Childbirth?

Efficacy of structured exercise regimen on sleep quality, perceived stress, body image, quality of life, and anxiety in postpartum depression (PPD) - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106951
Enrollment
42
Registered
2026-03-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F329- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: MOMCORE Protocol: This work presents a structured, evidence-informed multimodal rehabilitation protocol for postpartum women aimed at improving pelvic floor function, core stability,

Sponsors

SGT University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosis of depression according to ICD-10, confirmed through screening with the EPDS at 10-14 and 12 16 weeks, and the CIS-R at 13 17 weeks postpartum. Women with a combined diagnosis of anxiety and depression are also eligible. 2. Currently inactive (defined as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, as recommended by current public health guidelines, during the past 7 days). xi 3. Women in the postpartum period (4 to 38 weeks) who are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD). 4. Had no history of current alcohol or substance abuse.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Engaging in more than 60 minutes of exercise per week. 2. Pregnant at the time of initial assessment. 3. Pre existing hypertension or diabetes 4. Currently receiving antidepressant medication 5. Musculoskeletal issues that could hinder participation in exercise. 6. Exercise induced asthma.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
sleep quality perceived stress body image anxietyTimepoint: baseline, 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1)quality of life 2)relationship between physical activity and mental well-beingTimepoint: baseline, 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRitika Saini

SGT University, Gurugram

himanshu.gakhar_fphy@sgtuniversity.org9871863033

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026