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Could a simple home workout boost postpartum recovery?

NCT ID NCT07790289

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This pilot trial tests whether a 12-week home-based exercise program, called ASK, is feasible and beneficial for postpartum women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. The program combines aerobic exercise, strength training, and Kegel exercises, guided by a mobile app and wearable device. Researchers will compare women who follow the program with those receiving standard postnatal care, measuring outcomes like recovery, sleep quality, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this approach can improve postpartum health and well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A 12-week home-based exercise program combining aerobic, strength, and Kegel exercises, delivered via an app and wearable device.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, home-based exercise program that helps new mothers recover faster and feel better after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all postpartum women. The program requires regular exercise, and some women may find it hard to stick with.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female Asian postpartum women aged 18 to 45 years * Singleton pregnancy * 6 to 8 weeks postpartum at the time of enrolment * Medically stable after childbirth * Physically able to participate in low-to-moderate intensity exercise training * Able and willing to participate in the 12-week study programme * Able to use the study app and wearable device, or willing to receive instruction on their use * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy * Severe postpartum medical complications or conditions contraindicating exercise participation * Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or major musculoskeletal conditions that may limit safe participation in exercise * Current use of medication likely to substantially affect cardiac function, including heart failure therapy * Antibiotic treatment within the preceding month * Severe mental illness or other condition affecting the ability to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures * Any medical, obstetric, or psychological condition judged by the research team or attending clinician to make participation unsafe or inappropriate * Inability or unwillingness to adhere to the 12-week ASK programme or study assessments

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Conditions

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hypertension, pregnancy-induced sleep disorder

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Body composition Cardiometabolic health Physical abilities Postpartum health Quality of life Sleep

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Locations

  • The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University Of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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