Sleep DisorderNCT07485790
The Effects of Yoga on Pregnant Women
A study testing Yoga in people with Sleep Disorder and Stress, run by Amasya University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
It is thought that a yoga intervention administered to pregnant women will reduce stress levels, enhance sexual quality of life, and positively affect sleep habits. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sleep Disorder, Stress
- What is being tested?
- Yoga
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Mar 2026to 1 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
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 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- In their third trimester,
- Able to read and write in Turkish,
- Use a smartphone and have internet access,
- Have no communication barriers,
- Voluntarily agree to participate in the research.
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women with any risk factors during pregnancy,
- Pregnant women with any chronic illness,
- Pregnant women with a diagnosed psychological problem,
- Pregnant women with any exercise restrictions imposed by a physician,
- Pregnant women participating in a different training program (meditation, relaxation, etc.)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Amasya University
Amasya, 05000
Emine İBİCİ AKÇA, 0 358 211 50 05
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Yoga on Stress, Sexual Life Quality, and Sleep Habits in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Study
It is thought that a yoga intervention administered to pregnant women will reduce stress levels, enhance sexual quality of life, and positively affect sleep habits. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.
Read the detailed description
During pregnancy, women's stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep patterns are significantly affected, and these changes can negatively impact both maternal and fetal health. Yoga is increasingly recommended as a holistic approach that can be safely practiced during pregnancy to support physical and psychological well-being. However, evidence regarding the effects of yoga interventions on stress, sexual life, and sleep habits in pregnant women remains limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a yoga intervention on stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep habits in pregnant women. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorder, Stress
- Being tested
- Yoga
- Keywords
- sexual quality of life, pregnant women, yoga
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Wake Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
YogaBehavioural
Prenatal yoga training is designed taking into account the physiological and psychological changes of pregnancy. The training includes low-risk and pregnancy-appropriate yoga practices that prioritize the safety of pregnant women.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Yoga Receives: Behavioral: Yoga |
| Control group | No intervention | Control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is "0", the maximum score is "32", and as the score obtained from the scale increases, stress levels also increase.
Measured: At the end of the 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F)
The total score obtainable from the scale ranges from a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 108. Higher scores indicate a better sexual quality of life.
Measured: At the end of the 6 weeks
Sleep Habits
This form was developed by the researchers in accordance with the relevant literature and consists of four items addressing the sleep habits of pregnant women (e.g., daily sleep duration, difficulties falling asleep, etc.). The outcome measure is the level of change in the sleep habits of the pregnant women.
Measured: At the end of the 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Mar 2026
- Study start15 Mar 2026
- Primary completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sleep DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Amasya University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Emine İbici Akça, PhD, Principal investigator, Amasya University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07485790
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- amasya univ_emine.ibici.akca
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No