Pregnancy Related
Conditions
Keywords
pregnant women, exercises, yoga, anxiety, fatigue
Brief 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
Interventions
OTHERmind 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
OTHERrelaxation 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
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived- Stress Scale (PSS) | 8th week | The PSS has shown good internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients typically ranging from 0.70 to 0.90. Test-retest reliability over short intervals (e.g., a few days to a month) is generally acceptable, with correlation coefficients often above 0.70.The PSS correlates well with other measures of stress and related constructs, demonstrating good construct validity. High PSS scores have been associated with increased risk for health problems and psychological issues, indicating good predictive validity |
| Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) | 8th week | The HARS has demonstrated good internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients typically ranging from 0.74 to 0.96. Inter-rater reliability is high, with intraclass correlation coefficients often above 0.80. Test-retest reliability over periods of days to weeks is generally good, with correlation coefficients often above 0.75.The HARS covers a broad range of anxiety symptoms, ensuring good content validity. It correlates well with other measures of anxiety and related constructs, demonstrating good construct validity. The HARS scores are consistent with clinical diagnoses of anxiety disorders, indicating good concurrent validity |
| Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) | 8th week | The FSS has shown excellent internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients typically above 0.90. Test-retest reliability over periods ranging from a few days to several weeks is generally high, with correlation coefficients often above 0.80.The FSS includes items that comprehensively cover the domain of fatigue, ensuring good content validity. It correlates well with other measures of fatigue and related constructs, demonstrating good construct validity. The FSS scores are consistent with clinical assessments of fatigue severity, indicating good concurrent validity |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORhina gul, MSOMPT
Riphah International University
Outcome results
None listed