Pilates and classes may ease postpartum depression and back pain

NCT ID NCT07647809

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether adding supervised Pilates exercises and structured prenatal education to standard care could reduce depressive symptoms, low back pain, and labor pain in first-time mothers. 85 pregnant women participated, with some attending the program and others receiving routine care only. The results could point to a simple, non-drug way to support maternal well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Clinical Pilates Exercise and Prenatal Education
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve mental health and reduce pain during and after pregnancy.
What could go wrong: This was a small, non-randomized study, so results may be less reliable. The program requires time and commitment, which may not suit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Labor Pain Low Back Pain postpartum depression pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LABOR PAIN LOW BACK PAIN POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women's Health Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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