The feasibility of an exercise intervention in depressed postpartum women: a pilot randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN75708176

Enrollment

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Pregnancy and Childbirth Pregnancy and Childbirth Postnatal depression

Interventions

Pram pushing exercise intervention vs no intervention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 44 postpartum women.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Inactive 2. Not currently pregnant 3. Baby less than 12 months old 4. No contraindication to exercise 5. No severe psychiatric health concerns

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Physical activity and postnatal depression.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026