Laughter yoga or Pilates alongside childbirth classes for pregnant women
The Effect Of Laughter Yoga And Pilates On Pregnancy Compliance, Anxiety And Prenatal Attachment In Pregnant Women Receiving Childbirth Preparation Training
This program will test whether adding laughter yoga or Pilates to childbirth classes helps pregnant women past 20 weeks reduce anxiety, adjust to pregnancy better, and feel more attached to their baby.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kastamonu) |
| Trial ID | NCT07031648 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Pregnant women over 20 weeks without multiple or high-risk pregnancies were enrolled and assigned to one of three groups: laughter yoga, Pilates, or standard childbirth education. The study measured pregnancy adjustment, anxiety, and prenatal attachment before and after the intervention. Participants with major medical or mental health issues, fetal anomalies, or prior intra-abdominal surgery were excluded. Interventions were delivered in person at the Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa site in Kastamonu.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Pregnant women more than 20 weeks gestation who do not have multiple or high-risk pregnancies, fetal anomalies, major mental illness, or physical disabilities and who can attend in-person sessions are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Women with multiple or high-risk pregnancies, significant medical or psychiatric conditions, fetal anomalies or intrauterine growth restriction, prior intra-abdominal surgery, or those unable to attend sessions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, these low-cost, nonpharmacologic activities could reduce anxiety and improve maternal adjustment and bonding during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Prior small studies of prenatal exercise and yoga have shown some reductions in anxiety and improved mood or attachment, but laughter yoga is less well studied and overall evidence is limited and mixed.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Week of pregnancy over 20 weeks Without multiple and risky pregnancies, Those who have not undergone intra-abdominal surgery, Not having a mental illness, No physical disability, Without any fetal anomalies and intrauterine growth retardation, Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Incomplete filling of data forms, Not volunteering to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Kastamonu
- Demet Güney — Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Demet Güney, MSc.
- Email: dguney@kastamonu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 545 662 00 57
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.