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
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Exercise
Other interventionPilates exercises program will include twelve movements: Bridging, Roll Up, Pilates Hundred, One Leg Circle (both ways), Single Straight Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Spine Stretch Forward Single Leg Kick, Side Kick up and down, Side Kick circles, Curling.
Exercise
Other intervention20 minutes walking on the treadmill at moderate intensity (70% of the maximal heart rate).
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Experimental Group A (Pilates exercises group)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Experimental Group B(Aerobic exercises group)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Vitamin D serum level
High-performance liquid chromatography (Shimadzu, Japan) was used to assess 25(OH)D serum levels before and after the study program in both groups, using 25-OH vitamin D ELISA. Kits (Life Sciences Inc. USA). Values of 25(OH)D \< 20 ng/ml are considered deficient, values ranged 21 to 29 ng/ml are considered insufficient, and 30 ng/ml is considered ideal
Time frame
At baseline, and Immediately post-interventionSecondary outcomes
1
Ionized calcium serum level
serum ionized calcium levels measured before and after the intervention, using Easy Lyte Ca analyzer (USA) which utilizes ISE (Ion Selective Electrode) technology in order to measure electrolyte. The manufacturer's instructions were followed at all times. In adults (18-60 years), the reference value of serum calcium is 1.05-1.3 mmol/L
Time frame
At baseline, and Immediately post-interventionSponsors and contacts
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Adly A Adam
Lead sponsor
Cairo University
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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