Effectiveness of Mat Pilates and Aerobic Training on Fatigue and Depression

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Post Partum Depression
• Interventions: Other: Aerobic Training; Other: Pilates training

• Registration Number: NCT04813341
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

The aim is to see fatigue and depression levels in postpartum females and to evaluate ho two well-known exercises, Mat Pilates and Aerobic training can help to reduce the fatigue levels in postpartum females

Detailed Description

The aim is to see fatigue and depression levels in postpartum females and to evaluate ho two well-known exercises, Mat Pilates and Aerobic training can help to reduce the fatigue levels in postpartum females. In this study, the researcher will also compare the effects of Mat Pilates and Aerobic training on fatigue and depression levels among postpartum females.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-09-18
• Study First Submitted: 2021-03-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-03-22
• Study First Posted: 2021-03-24
• Primary Completion: 2021-08-30
• Study Completion: 2021-08-30
• Status Verified: 2021-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-09-17
• Last Update Posted: 2021-09-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

• Vaginal delivery
• Singleton pregnancy

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Exclusion Criteria

• Caesarean delivery
• Vacuum-assisted delivery
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Menopause females
• Any condition regarding Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Any physical or mental illness

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Aerobic Training	Aerobic Training	WALKING: 10 mint brisk walk excluding warm up and cool down in 5 days/ week STATIONARY CYCLE: for 10 mints, 5 days/ week SITTING EERCISES: Chest stretch: ask to hold for 5 seconds and perform 5 repetitions Upper body twist: ask to cross the arms against chest and hold for 5 seconds, perform 5 repetitions Hip marching: Ask the client to sit on chair with arm rest and lift each of her leg 5 times BALANCE EXERCISES: Sideways walking: ask to perform 10 steps on each way (side to side), 5 days/week. Heel to Toe walk: perform at least 5 steps and increase gradually in each repetition, 5days/ week Step up and down: Ask to step up and down on given surface, 5 repetitions on each leg, 5 days/ week.
Pilates training	Pilates training	Bridging, roll up, one leg circle (both ways); single straight leg stretches; double leg stretches; side kick up and down; side kick circles

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory	6 weeks	The MFI-20 is a self-report of 20-item scale designed to evaluate five dimensions of fatigue: general fatigue, physical fatigue, reduced motivation, reduced activity and mental fatigue. By limiting the length of questionnaire, developers hoped to accommodate those individuals who might find larger measures especially tiring in obtaining multiple facets of fatigue. The internal consistency of MFI-20 is ranging from .53 to .93.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale	6 weeks	EPDS developed for screening postpartum women in outpatient, home-visiting settings or at 6-8-week postpartum examination. It consists of 10 questions for postnatal period which reliably identifies women at risk of developing depression. The sensitivity and specificity of EPDS is 70-85%.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anmol Hospital Phalia; 🇵🇰 Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan