Postnatal WomenNCT07566715
Pilates vs Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal
A study testing Exercise in people with Postnatal Women and Vitamin D, run by Adly A Adam at 2 sites in Egypt.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postnatal Women, Vitamin D
- What is being tested?
- Exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 30 Dec 2026
- 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 18 to 40 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
- They were healthy postpartum women.
Who cannot join
- High risk pregnant history.
- Sever postpartum complications.
- Cardiovascular diseases i.e., utilizing pace maker.
- Skeletal deformity.
- Participation at any other exercise training program during this study.
- Malignant conditions.
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- History of acute infection
- Neurological problem; epileptic fits…etc.
- Mental problem to prevent evaluation and cooperation.
- Renal, liver or endocrinal disorders.
- Pulmonary disorders.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt2 sites
AlZahraa University Hospital
Cairo, Al Zahraa University Hospital, 11731
Afaf M Botla, Professor, 00201001352075 ext. 105, eth.com@pt.cu.edu.eg
Mohamed A Awad, Professor, 00201001352075 ext. 105, eth.com@pt.cu.edu.eg
AlZahraa University Hospital
Cairo, Al Zahraa University Hospital, 11731
Mohamed A Awad, Professor, +20100135075 ext. 105, eth.com@pt.cu.edu.eg
Afaf M Botla, Professor, +20100135075 ext. 105, eth.com@pt.cu.edu.eg
About this study
Official title: Effect of Pilates Versus Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D Level and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal Women
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.
Read the 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.
- Conditions
- Postnatal Women, Vitamin D
- Being tested
- Exercise
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExerciseOther
Pilates 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.
ExerciseOther
20 minutes walking on the treadmill at moderate intensity (70% of the maximal heart rate).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group A (Pilates exercises group) | Experimental | Experimental Group A (Pilates exercises group) will be thirty postnatal women will perform Pilates exercises for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 60 minutes Receives: Other: Exercise |
| Experimental Group B(Aerobic exercises group) | Experimental | Experimental Group B(Aerobic exercises group) will be thirty postnatal women will perform aerobic exercises for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 60 minutes Receives: Other: Exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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
Measured: At baseline, and Immediately post-intervention
Secondary 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
Measured: At baseline, and Immediately post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 May 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postnatal WomenStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Prospective, clinical randomized study
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Adly A Adam
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Adly A Adam, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Mohamed A Awad, Professor, Study director, Cairo UniversityAbdelHamid A AttalAllah, Professor, Study chair, AlZahraaUniversity
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07566715
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/006316
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 5 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Pilates Versus Aerobic Exercises on Vitamin D Level and Ionized Calcium in Postnatal Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07566715
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/006316
- Conditions
- Postnatal Women, Vitamin D
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Adly A AdamUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 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.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Prospective, clinical randomized study
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group A (Pilates exercises group) | Experimental | Other: ExerciseExperimental Group A (Pilates exercises group) will be thirty postnatal women will perform Pilates exercises for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 60 minutes |
| Experimental Group B(Aerobic exercises group) | Experimental | Other: ExerciseExperimental Group B(Aerobic exercises group) will be thirty postnatal women will perform aerobic exercises for 12 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 60 minutes |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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.
- They were healthy postpartum women.
Key exclusion criteria (11 listed)
- High risk pregnant history.
- Sever postpartum complications.
- Cardiovascular diseases i.e., utilizing pace maker.
- Skeletal deformity.
- Participation at any other exercise training program during this study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ExercisePilates 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. | Other | Experimental Group A (Pilates exercises group) |
| Exercise20 minutes walking on the treadmill at moderate intensity (70% of the maximal heart rate). | Other | Experimental Group B(Aerobic exercises group) |
Primary outcome
Vitamin D serum level
Time frame: At baseline, and Immediately post-intervention
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
1 secondary outcome
Ionized calcium serum level
Time frame: At baseline, and Immediately post-intervention
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 5 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Mohamed A Awad, Professor study director
Cairo University
AbdelHamid A AttalAllah, Professor study chair
AlZahraaUniversity
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercise in people with Postnatal Women and Vitamin D, run by Adly A Adam at 2 sites in Egypt.
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 5 inclusion and 11 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Egypt. 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?
Contact Ahmed A Tolba, M.Sc. (+20100352075 ext. 105, eth.com@pt.cu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Vitamin D serum level (time frame: At baseline, and Immediately post-intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 5 May 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.