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Clinical Trials/NCT05721625
NCT05721625
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Not Applicable

Comparison of the Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Connective Tissue Massage in Postpartum Women

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University0 sites40 target enrollmentFebruary 15, 2023

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Postpartum Women
Sponsor
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Enrollment
40
Primary Endpoint
Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale
Status
Not yet recruiting
Last Updated
3 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of aerobic exercise and connective tissue massage on sleep, mother-infant attachment and psychological state in postpartum women.

Detailed Description

Postpartum period can affect the mental and physical health of women. Women may experience sleep problems and psychological problems due to hormonal changes and newborn care responsibilities. As a result, mother-infant attachment may also be affected. Physical activity and exercise should be encouraged in the postpartum period. It is known that aerobic exercises have positive effects on sleep and psychological problems. With the effects of connective tissue massage on the autonomic and circulatory system in the body, positive effects on sleep and psychological state can be achieved, but there are insufficient studies on this subject. In addition, no study has been found to the best of our knowledge comparing the effects of aerobic exercise and connective tissue massage in postpartum women.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
February 15, 2023
End Date
February 15, 2024
Last Updated
3 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
Female

Investigators

Sponsor
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

seyda toprak celenay

associate professor

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Postpartum 6th week-1 year
  • Between the ages of 18-45
  • Being literate

Exclusion Criteria

  • Those with orthopedic, neurological, rheumatological, mental or any systemic chronic diseases
  • Those with cardiac problems that may interfere with exercise
  • Those with suspected pregnancy
  • Those with malignancy
  • Those who have infection
  • Those who do not regularly participate in the treatment program

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale

Time Frame: change from baseline at 8 weeks

In order to measure Postpartum Sleep Quality, Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale will be used. The scale includes 14 items. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 0, and the highest score is 56. An increase in the score indicates a decrease in sleep quality.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Mother to Infant Bonding Scale(change from baseline at 8 weeks)
  • Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale(change from baseline at 8 weeks)

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