Psychology, SocialNCT07055737
Effectiveness of Aerobic and Barre Exercises on Psychological Well-being Among Postpartum Females
A study testing supervised aerobic activities and Barre group performed light warm-up in people with Psychology, Social, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial designed to compare the effectiveness of aerobic exercises and Barre exercises in improving psychological well-being among postpartum females. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Psychology, Social
- What is being tested?
- supervised aerobic activities and Barre group performed light warm-up
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 3 Mar 2025to 1 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Females aged 18-35 years
- Postpartum duration of 6-12 weeks
- Experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or mood disturbance
Who cannot join
- History of neonatal death
- More than 3 miscarriages
- Diagnosed psychiatric conditions
- Pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or cardiovascular illness
- Currently on psychiatric medications
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial designed to compare the effectiveness of aerobic exercises and Barre exercises in improving psychological well-being among postpartum females. A total of 44 participants aged between 18-35 years, within 6-12 weeks postpartum, were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received aerobic exercises while Group B received Barre training.
- Conditions
- Psychology, Social
- Being tested
- supervised aerobic activities, Barre group performed light warm-up
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
supervised aerobic activitiesCombination product
Participants performed supervised aerobic activities including warm-up (15 min), brisk walking, jogging, or cycling (30 min), squats on exercise ball (10 min), and cool down (5 min). Sessions were conducted three times a week
Barre group performed light warm-upCombination product
Barre group performed light warm-up (15 min), lower abdominal crunches, leg raises, wall push-ups, and planks (3 sets each), followed by cool-down stretches (5 min). Sessions were conducted three times a week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| supervised aerobic activities | Experimental | Not described Receives: Combination Product: supervised aerobic activities |
| Barre group performed light warm-up | Experimental | Not described Receives: Combination Product: Barre group performed light warm-up |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scal
EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale): 10 items; scored 0-30; higher scores indicate greater depression risk. Score >12 considered clinically significant.
Measured: 6 Month
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale
GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale): 7 items; scored 0-21; higher scores indicate greater anxiety. Score ≥10 suggests moderate/severe anxiety.
Measured: 6 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jul 2025
- Study start3 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Jun 2025
- Study completion1 Sep 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Psychology, SocialStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07055737
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall20/1017
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 28 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Aerobic and Barre Exercises on Psychological Well-being Among Postpartum Females
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07055737
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DPT/Batch-Fall20/1017
- Conditions
- Psychology, Social
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial designed to compare the effectiveness of aerobic exercises and Barre exercises in improving psychological well-being among postpartum females. A total of 44 participants aged between 18-35 years, within 6-12 weeks postpartum, were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received aerobic exercises while Group B received Barre training.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| supervised aerobic activities | Experimental | Combination Product: supervised aerobic activities |
| Barre group performed light warm-up | Experimental | Combination Product: Barre group performed light warm-up |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Females aged 18-35 years
- Postpartum duration of 6-12 weeks
- Experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or mood disturbance
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of neonatal death
- More than 3 miscarriages
- Diagnosed psychiatric conditions
- Pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or cardiovascular illness
- Currently on psychiatric medications
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| supervised aerobic activitiesParticipants performed supervised aerobic activities including warm-up (15 min), brisk walking, jogging, or cycling (30 min), squats on exercise ball (10 min), and cool down (5 min). Sessions were conducted three times a week | Combination product | supervised aerobic activities |
| Barre group performed light warm-upBarre group performed light warm-up (15 min), lower abdominal crunches, leg raises, wall push-ups, and planks (3 sets each), followed by cool-down stretches (5 min). Sessions were conducted three times a week. | Combination product | Barre group performed light warm-up |
Primary outcome
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scal
Time frame: 6 Month
EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale): 10 items; scored 0-30; higher scores indicate greater depression risk. Score >12 considered clinically significant.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale
Time frame: 6 Months
GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale): 7 items; scored 0-21; higher scores indicate greater anxiety. Score ≥10 suggests moderate/severe anxiety.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing supervised aerobic activities and Barre group performed light warm-up in people with Psychology, Social, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 3 inclusion and 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jul 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 Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scal (time frame: 6 Month). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 9 Jul 2025.