Pilates and pregnancy: a closer look at sexual wellbeing
NCT ID NCT07403994
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This observational study followed 120 pregnant women to see if those who regularly did prenatal Pilates had better sexual function and less sexual distress compared to those who didn't exercise. Participants completed online surveys about their sexual health in each trimester. The study did not assign anyone to exercise—it simply observed their existing habits.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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136 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of healthy pregnant women with singleton pregnancies who are followed at a tertiary care hospital and enrolled during the first trimester of pregnancy. Participants include women who self-select to participate in instructor-led prenatal Pilates and those who do not engage in structured exercise during pregnancy.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women aged 18 to 45 years Singleton pregnancy Enrollment during the first trimester of pregnancy (11-13 weeks' gestation) Ability to read and understand Turkish Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: High-risk pregnancy, including but not limited to: Preeclampsia Threatened preterm labor Placenta previa History of pelvic surgery that may affect sexual function Diagnosed psychiatric disorder or current use of medications that may affect sexual function/libido Incomplete questionnaire responses at any assessment time point
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Okan University Hospital
Istanbul, Tuzla, 34947, Turkey (Türkiye)
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