Status:
COMPLETED
Promoting Stretching Exercise to Reduce Cardiovascular Health Risk in Late Pregnant Women With Obesity
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Conditions:
Pregnancy Related
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether a stretching intervention is superior to a usual care control condition (moderate/vigorous activity 30 minutes daily, 5 days per week) for pregnant wo...
Detailed Description
Although being sedentary can lead to excess risk for maternal and child mortality and morbidity, most pregnant women reduce their physical activity and only 8% meet the recommendations in the 3rd trim...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pregnant at less than 24 weeks gestation
- Singleton pregnancy
- BMI ≥ 30 kg/m\^2 at their first prenatal care visit
- English or Spanish speaking
Exclusion
- Women who expect or are scheduled to deliver prior to 37 weeks gestation
- Women who expect to move from the area during their participation in the study
- Women who are unable to exercise for 30 or more minutes 3 times per week
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 20 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
224 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04291560
Start Date
March 1 2020
End Date
December 20 2024
Last Update
November 19 2025
Active Locations (1)
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599