Comparison of Aerobics and Pilates Exercises in Primigraivda Females
Condition: Depression; Sleep Quality; Primigravida Females
MeSH terms: Depression; Depressive Disorder
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Many physical changes, as well as emotional disturbance, occur during pregnancy. In addition
      to external physical changes, some mental health problems such as depression, sleep and
      psychosis significantly increase during pregnancy. Aerobic exercises during pregnancy in
      primigravida females has a positive effect on depression and sleep as a primary and secondary
      preventive strategy.

      The study will be a randomized clinical trial and Setting will be children hospital and
      Mehmooda hospital sheikhupura. This study will be completed in ten months and convenient
      sampling technique will be used. Fourty two subjects will be assigned randomly by using
      lottery method into two groups. Group A will receive Aerobic exercises and Group B will
      receive Pilate exercises. Warm up (walking) and cool down period of ten minutes will be
      performed by both groups. Data will be collected from all participants at baseline and after
      8 weeks of treatment by using CES-D and PSQI questionnaire. After assessing the data will be
      analyzed by using parametric or non-parametric test by using SPSS-25.
    

Detailed description: 
      Many physical changes, as well as emotional disturbance, occur during pregnancy. In addition
      to external physical changes, some mental health problems such as depression, sleep and
      psychosis significantly increase during pregnancy. Subtle changes experienced by pregnant
      women can transform their ability to carry out their normal roles and may affect their
      quality of life, even if the pregnancy is normal. Aerobic exercises during pregnancy in
      primigravida females has a positive effect on depression and sleep as a primary and secondary
      preventive strategy. Indeed, exercise has many advantages that may make it a suitable
      treatment for depression in pregnancy. Pilates is considered a major exercise for improving
      physical, psychological, and motor functions in pregnancy. This exercise includes a series of
      low-pressure exercise that build strength and flexibility throughout the body.

      The study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in children hospital
      sheikhupura and Mehmooda hospital sheikhupura. This study will be completed in time duration
      of ten months after the approval of synopsis and convenient sampling technique will be used.
      Total fourty two subjects will be assigned randomly by using lottery method into two groups.
      Group A will receive Aerobic exercises and Group B will receive Pilate exercises. Warm up
      (walking) and cool down period of ten minutes will be performed by both groups. Data will be
      collected from all participants at baseline and after 8 weeks of treatment by using CES-D and
      PSQI questionnaire. After assessing the data will be analyzed by using parametric or
      non-parametric test by using SPSS-25.
    

Intervention name(s): Aerobic exercises; Pilates exercises
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): 16 sessions for 8 weeks ,per week 2 sessions will be given.; 16 sessions for 8 weeks ,per week 2 sessions will be given.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Aerobic exercises; Antenatal depression; Pilates exercises; Primigravida females; Sleep quality