Exercise Support for Pregnant Women
Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Physical Activity During Pregnancy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Pregnancy
Sedentary Behavior
Insufficient Physical Activity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 45
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for pregnant women between 8 to 12 weeks who move less than 150 minutes a week. Participants will be encouraged to become more active with the help of a partner and coaching.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 45 years old
- I speak English
- I am 8 to 12 weeks pregnant
- I am having a single baby (no twins or more)
- I do less than 150 minutes of moderate activity each week
- I have a cell phone that can use the Fitbit app
- I can find a physical activity partner
You may not be able to join if
- I have physical activity restrictions like placenta previa
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Pregnant women are more sedentary (sit, recline, lie down more) on average than non-pregnant women (more than 12 versus less than 8 waking sedentary hours/day). Sedentary behavior has been related to psychological distress, pregnancy weight gain, impaired sleep and very large size infants, while adequate physical activity has been found to improve mental health, decrease risk of high blood pressur…
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Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
* 18 to 45 years old
* speak English
* 8 to 12 weeks pregnant (gestation)
* singleton pregnancy (no twins or more)
* self-report less than 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity physical activity
* have or are willing to identify a physical activity partner
* have a cell phone …
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