Stretching Exercises for Pregnancy and Obesity
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
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 women from 27 to 37 gestational weeks.
Research Team
SeonAe Yeo, PhD, FAAN
Principal Investigator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pregnant women with obesity, carrying one baby and less than 24 weeks into their pregnancy. They should have a BMI of 30 or higher at their first prenatal visit and must speak English or Spanish. It's not for those who plan to give birth before 37 weeks, move away during the study, or can't exercise regularly.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either a stretching intervention or usual care with moderate-intensity walking for 10 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including the onset of preeclampsia, hypertension, and other maternal and fetal outcomes
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Stretching Exercise Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator