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Prenatal Pilates and Postpartum Ligamentous Laxity

NCT07344857 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 42

Last updated 2026-01-22

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Summary

Pregnancy induces hormonal and biomechanical adaptations that increase ligamentous laxity, which may persist into the postpartum period and contribute to joint instability, pain, and functional limitations. Although prenatal Pilates has been shown to prevent the progression of ligamentous laxity during pregnancy, its effects on postpartum musculoskeletal recovery remain unclear. This longitudinal follow-up of a randomized controlled trial evaluated ligamentous recovery at 6 weeks postpartum in women who participated in a structured prenatal Pilates program continued until childbirth, compared with women receiving standard prenatal care. Postpartum ligamentous laxity, generalized joint hypermobility, and activity limitations related to pelvic girdle pain were assessed using objective and clinical measures. The study aimed to determine whether prenatal Pilates facilitates early postpartum ligamentous recovery and supports functional outcomes during the early postpartum period.

Conditions

  • Laxity of Ligament
  • Pregnancy
  • Pilates Exercise

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara Medipol University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-20
Primary Completion
2026-01-15
Completion
2026-01-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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