Comparison of the Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Connective Tissue Massage in Postpartum Women
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interventional
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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.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2023
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 1, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 10, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 15, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 15, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 15, 2024
CompletedFebruary 10, 2023
February 1, 2023
2 months
February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale
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.
change from baseline at 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Mother to Infant Bonding Scale
change from baseline at 8 weeks
Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale
change from baseline at 8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Exercise group
EXPERIMENTALThe aerobic exercise program will be applied at moderate intensity 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Walking will be recommended as an aerobic exercise
Massage group
ACTIVE COMPARATORConnective tissue massage will be applied by the physiotherapist 3 days a week for 8 weeks. While postpartum women are in the sitting position, this massage will be applied on whole back.
Interventions
The aerobic exercise program will be applied at moderate intensity 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Walking will be recommended as an aerobic exercise
Connective tissue massage will be applied by the physiotherapist 3 days a week for 8 weeks. While the patients are in the sitting position, this massage will be applied on whole back.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Postpartum 6th week-1 year
- Between the ages of 18-45
- Being literate
You may not qualify if:
- 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
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Seyda Toprak Celenay
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- associate professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 1, 2023
First Posted
February 10, 2023
Study Start
February 15, 2023
Primary Completion
April 15, 2023
Study Completion
February 15, 2024
Last Updated
February 10, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-02