Effects of Self-stretching and Aerobic Exercise in Gestational Diabetes.

NCT06242106 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: S22C14G92006
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

: Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy-related condition characterized by impaired glucose metabolism. It poses risks to both maternal and fetal health. Physical activity interventions, such as self-stretching and aerobic exercise, have shown potential in improving glycemic control and managing associated symptoms in individuals with diabetes. Objective: To determine the effects of self-stretching, with or without aerobic exercise, on glycemic control, fatigue, and stress for women with gestational diabetes

Conditions

Gestational Diabetes

Keywords

Aerobic exercise,; Fatigue; Stress; Gestational diabetes; Glycemic control; Self-stretching

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Glucometer

  A glucometer, which is a portable device used to measure blood glucose levels, was used in this study to collect data. It is a dependable and widely used tool for assessing glycemic control in people with diabetes, including gestational diabetes. These measurements provided factual information on glycemic control and help compare blood glucose levels between the self-stretching with and without aerobic exercise groups

  8 weeks

• Fatigue assessment scale

  The Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS) is a 10-item self-report scale evaluating symptoms of chronic fatigue. The FAS treats fatigue as a unidimensional construct and does not separate its measurement into different factors. However, in order to ensure that the scale evaluates all aspects of fatigue, it measures both physical and mental symptoms. This scale can be useful in tracking fatigue over time in the context of psychiatric conditions, physical illness or chronic fatigue syndrome. The FAS has an internal consistency of .90. Results on the scale also correlated highly with the fatigue-related subscales of other measures like the Checklist Individual Strength. The total score ranges from 10 to 50, with a higher score indicating more severe fatigue. A description of the fatigue experienced is presented for the total score where: less than 22 indicates "normal" (i.e. healthy) levels of fatigue, between 22 and 34 indicates mild-to-moderate fatigue and 35 or more indicates severe fatigue

  8 weeks

• Perceived stress scale:

  The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a classic stress assessment instrument. The tool, while originally developed in 1983, remains a popular choice for helping us understand how different situations affect our feelings and our perceived stress. The questions in this scale ask about your feelings and thoughts during the last month. Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress. Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress. Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress. Scores ranging from 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress. The Perceived Stress Scale is interesting and important because your perception of what is happening in your life is most important

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Aerobic exercises + self-stretching

EXPERIMENTAL

• After the baseline assessment, the patient in the experimental group received self-stretching with aerobic exercises. Self-stretching that includes butterfly stretch, wall stretching and cat and cow pose for 5 sec each and 10 repetitions, with aerobic exercises that includes 30 minutes (2 sets each is of 15 minutes) of treadmill, Static cycling for 15 minutes and walking for straight 20 minutes. For 7 weeks

Device: Glucometer

Control Group (Self stretching)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

After the baseline assessment, the patient in the control group received self-stretching without aerobic exercises. Self-stretching that includes butterfly stretch, wall stretching and cat and cow pose for 5 sec each and 10 repetitions for 7 weeks

Device: Glucometer

Interventions

Glucometer DEVICE

A glucometer, which is a portable device used to measure blood glucose levels, was used in this study to collect data. It is a dependable and widely used tool for assessing glycemic control in people with diabetes, including gestational diabetes

Aerobic exercises + self-stretching; Control Group (Self stretching)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age 20 -40.
• Weight: 70kg-100kg.
• Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
• Second and third trimester of pregnancy

You may not qualify if:

• Females having history of depression
• Thyroid problems
• Preexisting diabetes • Early onset diabetes
• Multiple pregnancies

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Jinnah Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes, Gestational; Fatigue

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Faiza Taufiq, PPDPT

  Riphah International University, Senior Lecturer

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 28, 2024
• First Posted: February 5, 2024
• Study Start: March 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2024
• Study Completion: February 15, 2024
• Last Updated: April 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)