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Pregnancy exercises may lift mood and ease aches, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT07170124

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bingol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a four-week program of obstetric exercises could reduce depression, pregnancy complaints, and improve quality of life in 100 pregnant women in their third trimester. Half did the exercises with a physiotherapist, while the other half received standard prenatal care. Researchers measured changes using depression and symptom questionnaires.

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Active substance
obstetric exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease depression and common discomforts during pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in one hospital in Turkey, so results may not apply widely. Exercise may not help everyone, and depression during pregnancy can be serious.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 45 years * Low-risk singleton pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound * No chronic illness * No psychiatric disorder * No physical disability * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study * Gestational age between 28 and 42 weeks (third trimester) Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m² or ≤ 18 kg/m² * Concurrent participation in another exercise or psychosocial intervention study * Failure to attend at least one exercise session

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Conditions

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Depression pregnancy disorder

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Depression during pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy complications

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bingöl State Hospital

    Bingoel, Bingöl, 12000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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