Effectiveness of a 12-week Movement Intervention on Heart Rate Variability and Self-compassion Among New Mothers
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related
- Registration Number
- NCT05403983
- Lead Sponsor
- University of the Fraser Valley
- Brief Summary
This is a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of an online and in person 12-week movement intervention compared to an education only control group on heart rate variability, self-compassion, psychological well-being, fatigue, exercise self-efficacy, physical activity identity, and body image in postpartum women.
- Detailed Description
This is a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of an online and in person 12-week movement intervention compared to an education only control group on heart rate variability, self-compassion, psychological well-being, fatigue, exercise self-efficacy, physical activity identity, and body image in postpartum women.
Participants will be randomized into one of three groups: 1) in person yoga movement intervention, 2) online yoga movement intervention, 3) education group. Heart rate variability will be measured using a chest strap at the beginning and end of the 12 week intervention. At the beginning and end of the 12 week intervention, and at 3-months post-intervention, questionnaires will be completed online to assess self-compassion, psychological well-being, fatigue, exercise self-efficacy, physical activity identity, and body image.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 38
- Women who have given birth to a child within the past 6 months and who are cleared for physical activity by their health care provider.
- Participants who have a medical condition that precludes them passing the Get Active questionnaire
- Women not clear for physical activity by a health care provider
- Participants who are not able to attend classes at pre-specified times
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Heart rate variability Baseline, 12 weeks Waking RMSDD heart rate variability (chest strap)
Self compassion Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Self-compassion scale, maximum score 125. Minimum score 25. Higher score is a better outcome.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical activity Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Type, amount and frequency of planned exercise, and walking bouts
Self efficacy Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Self-efficacy and barrier to exercise scale. Maximum score of 36. Minimum score of 9. Lower score is a better outcome.
Fear of self-compassion Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Fear of self-compassion scale. Maximum score of 60. Minimum score of 0. Lower score is a better outcome.
Sleep quality Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) sleep questionnaire. Maximum score of 40. Minimum score of 8. Lower score is a better outcome.
Fatigue Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Multidimensional fatigue inventory scale. Maximum score is 100. Minimum score is 20. Lower score is a better outcome.
Body image Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Body dissatisfaction scale. Maximum score of 48. Minimum score of 8. Lower score is better outcome.
Postpartum depression Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Edinburgh postnatal depression scale. Maximum score is 30. Minimum score is 0. Lower score is better outcome.
Anxiety Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months State-trait anxiety scale. Maximum score of 80. Minimum score of 20. Higher score is better outcome.
Physical activity identify Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Athlete identity measurement scale. Maximum score of 49. Minimum score is 7. Higher score is better outcome.
Motivation for exercise Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Psychological needs for exercise scale. Maximum score of 55. Minimum score of 11. Higher score is better outcome.
Perceived stress Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months Perceived stress scale. Maximum score of 40. Minimum score of 0. Lower score is a better outcome.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of the Fraser Valley
🇨🇦Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
University of the Fraser Valley🇨🇦Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada