Nordic walking for better prenatal health
Effects of Nordic Walking on Prenatal Health: a Focus on Gait Kinematics, Musculoskeletal Pain, and Quality of Life. a Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study tests if a Nordic walking program can help pregnant women with mild to moderate discomfort feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Jazan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Riyadh, Alkharj) |
| Trial ID | NCT06673147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of Nordic walking on gait kinematics, musculoskeletal pain, and quality of life in healthy pregnant women experiencing mild to moderate discomfort. A total of 50 participants aged 20-40 weeks of gestation will be recruited and randomized into an intervention group that will undergo a structured Nordic walking program or a control group receiving standard prenatal care. The intervention consists of a 4-week learning phase followed by an 8-week program with sessions led by a certified instructor. Outcomes will be measured at baseline, after 4 weeks, and post-intervention using various assessment tools.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy pregnant women aged 20-40, between 13 and 28 weeks of gestation, experiencing mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain.
Not a fit: Patients with high-risk pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, or those with severe musculoskeletal or neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve musculoskeletal pain and enhance the quality of life for pregnant women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar physical activity interventions during pregnancy, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy women aged 20 to 40 between 13 and 28 weeks into singleton pregnancy. * Participants must be experiencing mild to moderate musculoskeletal discomfort, such as lower back or pelvic pain, * Participants have no prior musculoskeletal or neurological diseases. * They must have no contraindications to exercising throughout pregnancy, as established by obstetrician clearance, and be able to engage in moderate physical activity under medical recommendations Exclusion Criteria: * History of diseases affecting bony structures or lumbar intervertebral discs. * Pain caused by non-musculoskeletal factors (such as urinary tract infections or obstetric complications). * Multiple pregnancies, pre-existing mobility conditions, and high-risk pregnancies or complications that restrict physical activity.
Where this trial is running
Riyadh, Alkharj
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. — Riyadh, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wafaa M Amin, PHD
- Email: wafaa_770@yahoo.com
- Phone: +996596211342
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.