The Effects of Yoga on Pregnant Women

March 17, 2026 updated by: Amasya University

The Effects of Yoga on Stress, Sexual Life Quality, and Sleep Habits in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Study

It is thought that a yoga intervention administered to pregnant women will reduce stress levels, enhance sexual quality of life, and positively affect sleep habits. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

During pregnancy, women's stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep patterns are significantly affected, and these changes can negatively impact both maternal and fetal health. Yoga is increasingly recommended as a holistic approach that can be safely practiced during pregnancy to support physical and psychological well-being. However, evidence regarding the effects of yoga interventions on stress, sexual life, and sleep habits in pregnant women remains limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a yoga intervention on stress levels, sexual quality of life, and sleep habits in pregnant women. According to the power analysis results, the study must include at least 70 pregnant women (35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group). Data will be collected through a Personal Information Form, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F), and a Sleep Habits Form. In this study, the yoga practice will be administered to the pregnant women in the experimental group by the researcher.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

70

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
      • Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye), 05000
        • Recruiting
        • Amasya University
        • Contact:
          • Emine İBİCİ AKÇA
          • Phone Number: 0 358 211 50 05

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • In their third trimester,
  • Able to read and write in Turkish,
  • Use a smartphone and have internet access,
  • Have no communication barriers,
  • Voluntarily agree to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant women with any risk factors during pregnancy,
  • Pregnant women with any chronic illness,
  • Pregnant women with a diagnosed psychological problem,
  • Pregnant women with any exercise restrictions imposed by a physician,
  • Pregnant women participating in a different training program (meditation, relaxation, etc.)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Control group
Experimental: Experimental group
Yoga
Behavioral: Yoga
Prenatal yoga training is designed taking into account the physiological and psychological changes of pregnancy. The training includes low-risk and pregnancy-appropriate yoga practices that prioritize the safety of pregnant women.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time Frame: At the end of the 6 weeks
The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is "0", the maximum score is "32", and as the score obtained from the scale increases, stress levels also increase.
At the end of the 6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F)
Time Frame: At the end of the 6 weeks
The total score obtainable from the scale ranges from a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 108. Higher scores indicate a better sexual quality of life.
At the end of the 6 weeks
Sleep Habits
Time Frame: At the end of the 6 weeks
This form was developed by the researchers in accordance with the relevant literature and consists of four items addressing the sleep habits of pregnant women (e.g., daily sleep duration, difficulties falling asleep, etc.). The outcome measure is the level of change in the sleep habits of the pregnant women.
At the end of the 6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Amasya University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Emine İbici Akça, PhD, Amasya University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 15, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 17, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 17, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

March 20, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 20, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 17, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • amasya univ_emine.ibici.akca

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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