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Effect of Pilates and Kegel Exercises During Pregnancy

An observational study of Pregnancy, run by Hitit University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence are common health problems in the postpartum period because of their effect on daily life and are likely to reduce quality of life. It is known that the most effective way to protect from UI during pregnancy and the postpartum period is pelvic floor muscle exercise. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 38 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pregnancy
What is being tested?
Exercise
How many people
67 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Jun 2021to 13 Feb 2022
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 38 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: Pregnancy women

Who may be able to join

None listed.

Who cannot join

  • Not being between the ages of 18-38,
  • Having a condition that prevents exercise,
  • Not being in the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy,
  • Leaving scale items blank, and having a cesarean section.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Hitit University

    Çorum, Central, 19030

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effect of Pilates and Kegel Exercises During Pregnancy on Postpartum Urinary and Fecal Incontinence and Women's Quality of Life

Urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence are common health problems in the postpartum period because of their effect on daily life and are likely to reduce quality of life. It is known that the most effective way to protect from UI during pregnancy and the postpartum period is pelvic floor muscle exercise. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Pilates and Kegel exercises applied during pregnancy on the quality of life of urinary and fecal incontinence in the postpartum period.

Read the detailed description

In this study; the effects of pilates and kegel exercises on urinary and fecal incontinence of pregnant women in the 1st and 3rd months postpartum are investigated and which of the applied pilates and kegel exercises is more effective on urinary and fecal quality of life.67 pregnant women with a mean age of 27.29±3.27 years participated in the study. Pilates exercise group (PEG, n=24), Kegel exercise group (KEG, n=22), and Control group (CG, n=21) were formed with the purposeful method. PEG exercise programs were applied for 8 weeks, 2 days a week, 40 minutes, and KEG for 8 weeks, 4 days a week, 3 sessions per day. The groups were applied the International Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form, Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Scale, Wexner Continence Assessment Scale, and Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale at 1st. and 3rd. months postpartum

Conditions
Pregnancy
Being tested
Exercise
Keywords
Urinary İncontinence, Fecal İncontiance, Quality Of Life, pregnancy, exercise
Medical subject headings
Nocturnal Enuresis, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ExerciseOther

    For the Pilates exercises, a Pilates instructor created movements (squeeze mini ball, stretch hoop, circle with large ball, back and forth with large ball, and squat) in the gymnasium of the pregnancy school for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Auxiliary equipment (mini ball, resistance band, Pilates ring) was used. Kegel exercises were performed 4 days a week, 3 sessions a day for 8 weeks.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Baseline Anthropometric Measurements (Weight, Height, BMI)

    Baseline meausurement ( 1 week) Participants will be evaluated at baseline. Data collection refers to anthropometric parameters (Weight, height and BMI. BMI BMI will calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height squared (kg/m2) in meters

    Measured: 2021 june

  2. Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL)-Baseline and Follow-up Measurements

    Urinary Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL) - Evaluates the quality of life related to urinary incontinence.

    Description: Evaluates the quality of life related to urinary incontinence. This scale was applied at baseline and at the 1st and 3rd months postpartum.

    Minimum Value: 0 (Poor quality of life) Maximum Value: 100 (High quality of life) Higher Scores Indicate: Better quality of life Data Aggregation: Mean ± SD and comparison of scores between groups using ANOVA.

    Measured: June 2021 (Baseline) and 1st and 3rd months postpartum

  3. Effect of an 8-Week Exercise Intervention on Urinary and Fecal Incontinence - Measured by ICIQ-UI Short Form and Wexner Continence Assessment Scale

    This measure evaluates the effect of an 8-week exercise intervention on urinary and fecal incontinence in pregnant women. Urinary incontinence severity will be assessed using the ICIQ-UI SF, and fecal incontinence using the Wexner Scale at baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 1st and 3rd months postpartum.

    Participants are divided into two groups:

    Pilates Group (PEG): Performed Pilates twice a week, 40 minutes per session, for 8 weeks, using a mini ball, resistance band, and Pilates ring.

    Kegel Group (KEG): Performed Kegel exercises 4 days a week, 3 sessions per day, for 8 weeks, involving controlled pelvic floor contractions and relaxations.

    Measurement Tools:

    Urinary Incontinence: ICIQ-UI SF Fecal Incontinence: Wexner Scale

    Measured: Baseline (June 2021), Post-intervention (August 2021), and Follow-up at 1st and 3rd months postpartum.

  4. International Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form Score (ICIQ-SF) - Urinary Incontinence Impact

    Description: Assesses the impact of urinary incontinence on daily life. Minimum Value: 0 (No impact) Maximum Value: 21 (Severe impact) Higher Scores Indicate: Worse quality of life Data Aggregation: Mean ± SD and comparison of groups using repeated measures ANOVA, paired t-test for pre- and post-intervention comparison.

    Measured: 2021 September 2021 November

  5. Wexner Continence Assessment Scale Score - Fecal Incontinence Severity

    Description: Measures the severity of fecal incontinence. Minimum Value: 0 (Complete continence) Maximum Value: 20 (Complete incontinence) Higher Scores Indicate: Worse fecal incontinence Data Aggregation: Mean ± SD and comparison of groups using repeated measures ANOVA, paired t-test for pre- and post-intervention comparison.

    Measured: September 2021 - November 2021

  6. Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (FIQL) Score

    Description: Assesses the quality of life related to fecal incontinence. Minimum Value: 1 (Poor quality of life) Maximum Value: 5 (High quality of life) Higher Scores Indicate: Better quality of life Data Aggregation: Mean ± SD and comparison of groups using repeated measures ANOVA, paired t-test for pre- and post-intervention comparison

    Measured: September 2021 - November 2021

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Mar 2025
  2. Study start15 Jun 2021
  3. Primary completion5 Nov 2021
  4. Study completion13 Feb 2022

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Other
Enrolment
67 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06869538
Sponsor's protocol ID
469
Other IDs
Hitit University
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
8 Feb 2025
Last updated
11 Mar 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: There is a plan to make IPD and related data dictionaries available

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pregnancy, run by Hitit University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Baseline Anthropometric Measurements (Weight, Height, BMI) (time frame: 2021 june). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06869538.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Mar 2025.

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