MOM-mi: Exploring the Effectiveness of a 12-week Movement Intervention on Heart Rate Variability and Self-compassion Among New Mothers
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This is a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of an online and in person 12-week movement intervention compared to an education only control group on heart rate variability, self-compassion, psychological well-being, fatigue, exercise self-efficacy, physical activity identity, and body image in postpartum women.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: In person movement intervention In person yoga movement intervention (Les Mills BodyBalance: mixture of yoga, tai chi, pilates) two times per week |
Behavioral: Yoga movement intervention
Mixture of yoga, tai chi, pilates. Will be delivered in person (experimental) and online (active comparator)
Other Names:
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| Active Comparator: Online yoga movement intervention Pre-recorded video of yoga movement intervention (Les Mills BodyBalance: mixture of yoga, tai chi, pilates) two times per week |
Behavioral: Yoga movement intervention
Mixture of yoga, tai chi, pilates. Will be delivered in person (experimental) and online (active comparator)
Other Names:
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| Active Comparator: Education Education control group using a recently published postpartum physical activity guidebook through the Sport Information Resource Center |
Other: Education booklet
Recently published postpartum physical activity guidebook through the Sport Information Resource Center of Canada
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Heart rate variability [Baseline, 12 weeks]
Waking RMSDD heart rate variability (chest strap)
- Self compassion [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Self-compassion scale
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Physical activity [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Type, amount and frequency of planned exercise, and walking bouts
- Self efficacy [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Self-efficacy and barrier to exercise scale
- Fear of self-compassion [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Fear of self-compassion scale
- Fatigue [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Multidimensional fatigue inventory scale
- Sleep quality [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
PROMIS sleep questionnaire
- Perceived stress [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Perceived stress scale
- Physical activity identify [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Athlete identity measurement scale
- Body image [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Body dissatisfaction scale
- Motivation for exercise [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Psychological needs for exercise scale
- Postpartum depression [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
Edinburgh postnatal depression scale
- Anxiety [Baseline, 12 weeks, 3 months]
State-trait anxiety scale
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women who have given birth to a child within the past 6 months and who are cleared for physical activity by their health care provider.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Participants who have a medical condition that precludes them passing the Get Active questionnaire
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Women not clear for physical activity by a health care provider
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Participants who are not able to attend classes at pre-specified times
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | University of the Fraser Valley | Chilliwack | British Columbia | Canada | V2R0N3 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of the Fraser Valley
- Les Mills International
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Iris Lesser, PhD, University of the Fraser Valley
- Principal Investigator: Gillian Hatfield, PhD, University of the Fraser Valley
- Principal Investigator: Amanda Wurz, PhD, University of the Fraser Valley
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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