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NCT Number: NCT05891717

Comparative Effect of Training on Postpartum Depression

New mothers experience postpartum depression after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Resistance training (RT) is one of the most popular methods of exercise for improving physical fitness.

This study will be a randomized clinical trial. It divide into two groups. Data will be collected from Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Family Health hospital, Johar town. Data will be taken from 36 postpartum females. Participants will be divided into 2 groups 18 women in each group: 1st group will be treated with resistance training group and 2nd group will be active comparison flexibility training group. In this study Exercises self-efficacy scale, Epidemiological studies Depression scale and MAPP-QOL (Maternal Postpartum Quality Life Questionnaire) will be used as subjective measurements.

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Key information

Conditions

Postnatal Depression Depression, Postpartum Depressive Disorder Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Mental Disorders Mood Disorders Pregnancy Complications Puerperal Disorders Self Efficacy Urogenital Diseases

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Jinnah Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

New mothers experience postpartum depression after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Postpartum depression typically begins within the first two to three days after delivery and may last for up to several weeks or months. Activity and mobility are an integral part of human life that is manifested in a special way in each period. Postpartum life has caused lack of movement, the risk factor of depression and difficulty in maternal life. Resistance training (RT) is one of the most popular methods of exercise for improving physical fitness. A logical approach to treatment, therefore, would be to improve postpartum life. Flexibility exercises are not just for gymnasts, but rather for everyone. Along with the better range of motion, it decreases risks of injuries, increases blood supply and nutrients to joints, reduces muscular tension and help to improve quality of life.

This study will be a randomized clinical trial. Subjects meeting the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria will divide into two groups. Data will be collected from Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Family Health hospital, Johar town. After informed consents were obtained, data will collect. After taking written consent from participants who meet the inclusion criteria, data will be taken from 36 postpartum females. Participants will be divided into 2 groups 18 women in each group: 1st group will be treated with resistance training group and 2nd group will be active comparison flexibility training group. Pre-treatment assessment and Post treatment reading will be done using Exercises self-efficacy scale, Epidemiological studies Depression scale and MAPP-QOL (Maternal Postpartum Quality Life Questionnaire) as subjective measurements. Recorded values will be analyzed for any change using SPSs version 25.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 20 to 40
  • 6 weeks to 8 months postpartum females
  • primiparous or multiparous postnatal wome

Exclusion criteria

  • Family history of depression
  • Hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder in the past 6 months; and currently receiving antidepressant medication or psychotherapy for depression.
  • Pregnant women
  • Women with psychiatric diagnoses other than depression

Treatment and study plan

Resistance training

Other

Twice per week for 8 weeks. Total 16 sessions will given.

Flexibility Training

Other

Twice per week for 8 weeks. Total 16 sessions will given.

Primary outcomes

  1. Exercise self efficacy

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    A 9-item questionnaire that focuses on the self-efficacy expectations for exercise for older adults; specifically the ability to continue to exercise despite barriers. The participant is asked about their confidence level, on a scale from 0 (not confident) to 10 (very confident)

  2. Epidemiological studies Depression scale

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a brief self-report questionnaire developed in 1977 by Laurie Radloff to measure depressive symptoms severity in the general population

  3. MAPP-QOL ( Maternal Postpartum Quality Life Questionnaire)

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Maternal Postpartum Quality of Life (MAPP-QOL) questionnaire, which is a self-administered instrument that measures quality of life during the early postnatal period. 12 The MAPP-QOL is composed of five domains and demonstrates convergent validity with measures of life satisfaction and mood states.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effect of Flexibility and Resistance Training on Self-efficacy, Symptoms and Maternal Quality of Life in Postpartum Depression

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jun 7, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 27, 2023

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