Effects of Online-Delivered Core Stability Exercises on Postural Control and Trunk Endurance in Postpartum Women
| Registry | NCT07560774 |
|---|---|
| Status | Enrolling by invitation |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Study type | Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: single, treatment |
| Enrollment | 40 (Estimated) |
| Sponsor | Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (Other) |
| Conditions | Postpartum, Trunk Muscle Endurance, Postural Stability |
| Interventions | online core stability exercise group, an education-only control group (Other) |
| Dates | start 2026-06-01, primary completion 2026-12-01 (estimated), completion 2027-02-01 (estimated), first posted 2026-05-01, last updated 2026-10-21 |
| Locations | 1 site in Saudi Arabia |
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This study will examine a 12-week online core stability program for postpartum women, where participants will complete supervised sessions three times per week and will be compared with an education-only group. The intervention group will participate in supervised, real-time sessions via a video-conferencing platform, three times per week for 12 weeks. Exercises combine isometric and dynamic core stability tasks, progressing in difficulty over time. Dynamic postural control will be assessed using the lower quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-LQ), while trunk endurance will be measured using the flexor endurance, extensor endurance, and side bridge tests.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online core stability exercise group | Experimental | Other: online core stability exercise group | Participants in the intervention group will be engaged in an online-delivered core stability exercise program. Sessions will be conducted via a secure video-conferencing platform three times per week, with each session lasting 40-50 minutes. The exercise program will integrate both isometric and dynamic core stability tasks targeting the trunk flexors, extensors, lateral flexors, and hip musculature. Foundational exercises will include modified curl-up, bird-dog, side bridge, plank variations, and supine bridge. Dynamic components will incorporate controlled limb movements, diagonal patterns, and unstable support surfaces when appropriate. Exercise intensity and complexity will be progressively increased by adjusting lever length, base of support, repetition volume, and hold duration, while emphasizing proper breathing and pelvic floor engagement. |
| An education-only control group | Experimental | Other: an education-only control group | Participants in the control group will receive standard postpartum education delivered online once every two weeks over the 12 weeks. Education sessions will focus on general postpartum health, infant care, sleep hygiene, and psychological well-being, but will not include structured or supervised exercise. Control participants will be advised to maintain their usual daily activities and will not be restricted from engaging in light, unsupervised physical activity as recommended by their healthcare providers. |
Sex: Female, ages: 20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion Criteria: 1. singleton pregnancy; 2. medically uncomplicated delivery; 3. clearance from a healthcare provider to participate in low- to moderate-intensity exercise; 4. self-reported difficulties with trunk endurance, balance, or early fatigue during daily activities. Exclusion Criteria: 1. unresolved obstetric complications; 2. severe pelvic floor dysfunction requiring specialized medical management; (3) neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance (4) participation in structured core training more than once per week during the previous three months.
| Facility | City | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Sattam Bin Abdelaziz University | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia |