Pilates vs Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorAdly A Adam
About this trial
Vitamin D and calcium levels are negatively affected during postpartum period, making postnatal woman more vulnerable to health issues and consequently lowering her quality of life. Twelve-weeks of Pilates training have improved serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels and changed anthropometry in inactive overweight women. It is well-known globally that aerobic exercise is low to moderate-intensity physical activity.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Their ages were ranged from 18-40 years old.
Their body mass index (BMI) was ranged from 25-35 kg/ m².
They were postnatal period by 6-12 weeks.
They were primipara or multipara.
Disqualifiers
High risk pregnant history.
Sever postpartum complications.
Cardiovascular diseases i.e., utilizing pace maker.
Skeletal deformity.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Exercise
- Exercise
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Adly A Adam
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov