Pilates vs Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal

ClinicalTrials.gov ID

NCT07566715

Lead Sponsor

Adly A AdamOTHER

Overall Status

Not yet recruiting

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

Not Applicable

Enrollment

60Estimated

Last Update Posted

May 5, 2026Actual

Start Date

May 1, 2026Estimated

Primary Completion Date

Dec 1, 2026Estimated

Completion Date

Dec 30, 2026Estimated

Official Title

Effect of Pilates Versus Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D Level and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal Women

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

This study will be conducted to determine the difference between the effect of Pilates and aerobic exercises on serum levels of vitamin D, ionized calcium and osteocalcin in postnatal women. The practical aspect of the study will be conducted at the Out Patient Clinic of Al-Zahraa University Hospital, Al Azahar University, Cairo, Egypt. Sixty postnatal women will participate in this study. Their ages range will be from 18 to 40 and their BMI range will be from 25-35 kg/ m². All women will be postnatal period by 6-12 weeks, as well healthy primipara or multipara. The participants will be randomly assign into two equal groups by using a sealed envelope method; group A (Pilates exercises group) will include thirty postnatal women, whom will perform Pilates exercises for 12 weeks, and group (B), (Aerobic exercises group)will include thirty postnatal women, whom will perform aerobic exercises program for 12 weeks. Will assess vitamin D, Ionized calcium and osteocalcin for all participants at the start and after the treatment program, then will statistically analyze the data.

• Postnatal Women
• Vitamin D

• Exercise

Ages Eligible for Study

Adult (18-64)

Sexes Eligible for Study

Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Their ages were ranged from 18-40 years old.
2. Their body mass index (BMI) was ranged from 25-35 kg/ m².
3. They were postnatal period by 6-12 weeks.
4. They were primipara or multipara.
5. They were healthy postpartum women.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. High risk pregnant history.
2. Sever postpartum complications.
3. Cardiovascular diseases i.e., utilizing pace maker.
4. Skeletal deformity.
5. Participation at any other exercise training program during this study.
6. Malignant conditions.
7. History of acute infection
8. Neurological problem; epileptic fits…etc.
9. Mental problem to prevent evaluation and cooperation.
10. Renal, liver or endocrinal disorders.
11. Pulmonary disorders.

Primary Purpose

Supportive Care

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional Model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

Triple

Lead Sponsor

Adly A AdamOTHER

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