Exercise and massage during pregnancy may cut depression and incontinence risk
NCT ID NCT07314502
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test if a program combining supervised exercise and perineal massage during pregnancy can help prevent problems like urinary incontinence, depression, and gestational diabetes. About 2000 healthy pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for improving outcomes for both mothers and newborns.
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Study facts
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 2,000 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years; * Gestational age between 8 and 16 weeks * No contraindications to exercise; * Able to attend in-person exercise classes; * Having obtained hospital approval to participate in this exercise program; * Able to carry out basic communication in Mandarin Chinese; * Planning to deliver at the same maternal and child health hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to deliver at the same hospital due to personal reasons; * Currently participating in other research projects; * Presence of absolute contraindications to exercise; * Uncertain about being able to attend three in-person exercise sessions per week; * Unable to communicate in Mandarin Chinese.
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Locations
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South China Normal University
Guangzhou, China
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