PostpartumNCT07560774
Online-Delivered Core Stability Exercises in Postpartum Women
A study testing online core stability exercise group in people with Postpartum and Trunk Muscle Endurance, run by Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum, Trunk Muscle Endurance, Postural Stability
- What is being tested?
- online core stability exercise group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 1 Feb 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 40 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- singleton pregnancy;
- medically uncomplicated delivery;
- clearance from a healthcare provider to participate in low- to moderate-intensity exercise;
- self-reported difficulties with trunk endurance, balance, or early fatigue during daily activities.
Who cannot join
- unresolved obstetric complications;
- severe pelvic floor dysfunction requiring specialized medical management; (3) neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance
- participation in structured core training more than once per week during the previous three months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Online-Delivered Core Stability Exercises on Postural Control and Trunk Endurance in Postpartum Women
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.
- Conditions
- Postpartum, Trunk Muscle Endurance, Postural Stability
- Being tested
- online core stability exercise group, an education-only control group
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
online core stability exercise groupOther
The intervention group participated in supervised, real-time sessions via a video-conferencing platform, three times per week for 12 weeks.
an education-only control groupOther
Participants in the control group received standard postpartum education delivered online once every two weeks over the 12-week period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Online core stability exercise group | Experimental | 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. Receives: Other: online core stability exercise group |
| An education-only control group | Experimental | 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. Receives: Other: an education-only control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Dynamic Postural Control
The lower quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-LQ) will be used to assess dynamic postural control of the lower extremity. Participants will perform maximal reach in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions while maintaining single-leg stance on a standardized YBT device or equivalent setup. Reach distances are normalized to leg length, and a composite score is calculated as the sum of the three directions divided by three times leg length, multiplied by 100.
Measured: 12 weeks
Trunk endurance
Trunk endurance will be evaluated using three standardized tests: (a) the flexor endurance test (time holding a seated trunk flexion position against gravity); (b) the extensor endurance test (time maintaining the torso in a horizontal position in prone with the pelvis supported); and (c) the side bridge test (time maintaining a side plank position on each side). All endurance times will be recorded in seconds, with longer durations indicating better endurance.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 May 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026
- Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for PostpartumStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, NADIA RADWAN, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07560774
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RHPT/026/003
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Thabet, A.A.; Alshehri, M.A. Efficacy of deep core stability exercise program in postpartum women with diastasis recti abdominis: A randomised controlled trial. J. Musculoskelet. Neuronal Interact. 2019, 19, 62. 34. Stuge, B.; Lærum, E.; Kirkesola, G.; Vøllestad, N. The efficacy of a treatment program focusing on specific stabilizing exercises for pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial. Spine 2004, 29, 351-359. Wallace, J.; Raglin, J.; Jastremski, C. Twelve month adherence of adults who joined a fitness program with a spouse vs without a spouse. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness 1995, 35, 206-213. 41. Jarvis-Selinger, S.; Chan, E.; Payne, R.; Plohman, K.; Ho, K. Clinical telehealth across the disciplines: Lessons learned. Telemed. J. e-Health 2008, 14, 720-725. 42. Peng, X.; Su, Y.; Hu, Z.; Sun, X.; Li, X.; Dolansky, M.A.; Qu, M.; Hu, X. Home-based telehealth exercise training program in Chinese patients with heart failure: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine 2018, 97, e12069
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Online-Delivered Core Stability Exercises on Postural Control and Trunk Endurance in Postpartum Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07560774
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RHPT/026/003
- Conditions
- Postpartum, Trunk Muscle Endurance, Postural Stability
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Online core stability exercise group | Experimental | Other: online core stability exercise groupParticipants 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 groupParticipants 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- singleton pregnancy;
- medically uncomplicated delivery;
- clearance from a healthcare provider to participate in low- to moderate-intensity exercise;
- self-reported difficulties with trunk endurance, balance, or early fatigue during daily activities.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- unresolved obstetric complications;
- severe pelvic floor dysfunction requiring specialized medical management; (3) neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance
- participation in structured core training more than once per week during the previous three months.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| online core stability exercise groupThe intervention group participated in supervised, real-time sessions via a video-conferencing platform, three times per week for 12 weeks. | Other | Online core stability exercise group |
| an education-only control groupParticipants in the control group received standard postpartum education delivered online once every two weeks over the 12-week period. | Other | An education-only control group |
Primary outcome
Dynamic Postural Control
Time frame: 12 weeks
The lower quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-LQ) will be used to assess dynamic postural control of the lower extremity. Participants will perform maximal reach in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions while maintaining single-leg stance on a standardized YBT device or equivalent setup. Reach distances are normalized to leg length, and a composite score is calculated as the sum of the three directions divided by three times leg length, multiplied by 100.
Trunk endurance
Time frame: 12 weeks
Trunk endurance will be evaluated using three standardized tests: (a) the flexor endurance test (time holding a seated trunk flexion position against gravity); (b) the extensor endurance test (time maintaining the torso in a horizontal position in prone with the pelvis supported); and (c) the side bridge test (time maintaining a side plank position on each side). All endurance times will be recorded in seconds, with longer durations indicating better endurance.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Oct 2026.
- Results publicationThabet, A.A.; Alshehri, M.A. Efficacy of deep core stability exercise program in postpartum women with diastasis recti abdominis: A randomised controlled trial. J. Musculoskelet. Neuronal Interact. 2019, 19, 62. 34. Stuge, B.; Lærum, E.; Kirkesola, G.; Vøllestad, N. The efficacy of a treatment program focusing on specific stabilizing exercises for pelvic girdle pain after pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial. Spine 2004, 29, 351-359. Wallace, J.; Raglin, J.; Jastremski, C. Twelve month adherence of adults who joined a fitness program with a spouse vs without a spouse. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness 1995, 35, 206-213. 41. Jarvis-Selinger, S.; Chan, E.; Payne, R.; Plohman, K.; Ho, K. Clinical telehealth across the disciplines: Lessons learned. Telemed. J. e-Health 2008, 14, 720-725. 42. Peng, X.; Su, Y.; Hu, Z.; Sun, X.; Li, X.; Dolansky, M.A.; Qu, M.; Hu, X. Home-based telehealth exercise training program in Chinese patients with heart failure: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine 2018, 97, e12069
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing online core stability exercise group in people with Postpartum and Trunk Muscle Endurance, run by Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Dynamic Postural Control (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07560774, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Oct 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.