The Effects of Yoga on Pregnant Women
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Yoga.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Sleep Disorder, Stress. Basic parameters: from 18 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Effects of Yoga on Stress, Sexual Life Quality, and Sleep Habits in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Study
Overview
It is thought that a yoga intervention administered to pregnant women will reduce stress levels, enhance sexual quality of life, and positively affect sleep habits. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.
Detailed description
During pregnancy, women's stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep patterns are significantly affected, and these changes can negatively impact both maternal and fetal health. Yoga is increasingly recommended as a holistic approach that can be safely practiced during pregnancy to support physical and psychological well-being. However, evidence regarding the effects of yoga interventions on stress, sexual life, and sleep habits in pregnant women remains limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a yoga intervention on stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep habits in pregnant women. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.
Interventions
- Behavioral Yoga
Prenatal yoga training is designed taking into account the physiological and psychological changes of pregnancy. The training includes low-risk and pregnancy-appropriate yoga practices that prioritize the safety of pregnant women.
Primary outcome measures
- Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) [Time frame: At the end of the 6 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F) [Time frame: At the end of the 6 weeks]
- Sleep Habits [Time frame: At the end of the 6 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- In their third trimester,
- Able to read and write in Turkish,
- Use a smartphone and have internet access,
- Have no communication barriers,
- Voluntarily agree to participate in the research.
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnant women with any risk factors during pregnancy,
- Pregnant women with any chronic illness,
- Pregnant women with a diagnosed psychological problem,
- Pregnant women with any exercise restrictions imposed by a physician,
- Pregnant women participating in a different training program (meditation, relaxation, etc.)
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Amasya University — Amasya
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07485790 · amasya univ_emine.ibici.akca