Investigating how childbirth affects women's respiratory muscle strength

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the relationship between parity (the number of times a woman has given birth) and respiratory muscle strength in women. It will assess how pregnancy-related anatomical and physiological changes impact the strength of respiratory and core muscles after childbirth. Participants will be grouped based on their birth counts, and objective evaluations of their muscle strength will be conducted. The study seeks to understand whether these changes have lasting effects on women's health post-pregnancy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being between 20-45 years old
* Being female

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a body mass index of ≥30 kg/m2
* History of cardiovascular, neurological, pulmonary disease
* Being receiving active cancer treatment
* Having a history of lumbar surgery
* History of smoking
* Being a licensed athlete

Where it's running

• Istanbul Kultur University
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Imge NAS
• Email: i.nas@iku.edu.tr
• Phone: +902124984141

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.