Nordic walking for better prenatal health
Official title: Effects of Nordic Walking on Prenatal Health: a Focus on Gait Kinematics, Musculoskeletal Pain, and Quality of Life. a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Run by University of Jazan · NCT06673147 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Jazan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Riyadh, Alkharj) |
| Trial ID | NCT06673147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy pregnant women aged 20-40, between 13 and 28 weeks of gestation, experiencing mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with high-risk pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, or those with severe musculoskeletal or neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar physical activity interventions during pregnancy, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.