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Effectiveness of a progressive muscle relaxation therapy in improving anxiety, stress and selected pregnancy outcomes among primigravida antenatal mothers in Badulla District: A community based cluster randomized controlled trial

Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among primigravida antenatal mothers in Badulla district and effectiveness of a progressive muscle relaxation therapy in improving their anxiety, stress and pregnancy outcome

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
SLCTR
Registry ID
SLCTR/2020/013
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-05-08
Start date
2020-05-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Anxiety and stress

Interventions

1. Study setting and randomization: Antenatal clinics in 36 public health midwives (PMH) areas in six selected MOH areas in Badulla district. Randomly 18 PHM areas will be selected from the three sel
1. Find convenient time (around 30 minutes) 2. Sit and make yourself comfortable (After finding a quiet place and several free minutes to practice progressive muscle relaxation, sit or lie down and

Sponsors

Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primi mothers, * Above 18 years of age * In latter stage of the second trimester (20 to 28 weeks period of gestation) * Uncomplicated singleton pregnancy * Residing in the same MOH area till their delivery and postpartum period

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Primi mothers who are, * Diagnosed with any psychiatric illness * Having any physical or learning disability * Practicing any other relaxation technique * Having any other medical or obstetric complications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety and stress scores of the primi mothers in both groups using Depression, Anxiety and stress scale – 21 (DASS -21) [At recruitment and six weeks after introducing the intervention]—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mode of delivery, premature delivery, prolonged rupture of the membranes, prolonged labour, gestational age at birth, birth weight and apgar score will be assessed using a questionnaire developed in-house. [At post partum one month (one month after the delivery]—

Countries

Sri Lanka

Contacts

Public ContactDr.N.M.C. Lakshrieni Nishshanka

Medical Officer

nmclakshrieni@gmail.com0572222275

Outcome results

None listed

Source: SLCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026