Plain-English translation of NCT07031648 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is testing whether two different gentle exercise programs — laughter yoga or pilates — can help pregnant women feel less anxious and more connected to their babies during pregnancy. You would participate in either laughter yoga sessions or pilates classes twice a week for four weeks while attending standard childbirth preparation training with a midwife.
Pregnancy can bring stress, fear, and anxiety as your body and life change in big ways. This study explores whether these gentle, mind-body practices might help pregnant women cope better with these changes and feel more prepared for childbirth.
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You would join either a laughter yoga group or a pilates group and attend twice-weekly sessions for four weeks (eight sessions total, each lasting 45 minutes). Before and after the four weeks, you would complete brief questionnaires about your anxiety, mood, and feelings about your pregnancy. Throughout the study, you would also attend your regular childbirth preparation classes taught by midwives. Each session group would have between 10–15 pregnant women.
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Turkey (Türkiye)
Sponsor
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Enrollment target
~90 participants
Started
June 2025
Primary completion
September 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Demet Güney, MSc.
https://kastamonueah.saglik.gov.tr/
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