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

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599