Physical Acvitiy in Pregnancy

Part of paid clinical trials in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Study ID
NCT07356180
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
  • Obese But Otherwise Healthy Participants
  • Overweight (BMI > 25)
  • Pregnant Women

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - 45 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) — BEHAVIORAL
    The PPAQ is a semiquantitative questionnaire that asks respondents to report the time spent participating in 32 activities including household/caregiving (13 activities),occupational (5 activities), sports/exercise (8 activities), transportation (3 activities), and inactivity (3 activities). For each activity, respondents are asked to select the category that best approximates the amount of time spent in that activity per day or week during the currenttrimester. Possible durations range from 0 to 6 or more hours per day and from 0 to 3 or more hours per week.

Study Details

The goal of this observational study is to learn how a physically active lifestyle during pregnancy affects placental development and function. The main question it aims to answer is: Does regular physical activity during pregnancy improve placental function and support healthy fetal growth? Pregnant participants will provide biological samples and health information during pregnancy and at delivery. The study will use these samples to examine how activity levels relate to placental energy production and overall health.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 18, 2023
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Con
    pre-pregnancy BMI 18.5-24.9, no gestational diabetes
  • Arm: overweight/obesity group
    pre-pregnancy BMI of 25 or greater, no gestational diabetes
  • Arm: Gestational DM group
    pre-pregnancy BMI 18.5-24.9 with gestational diabetes
  • Arm: gestational DM + overweight/obesity group
    pre-pregnancy BMI of 25 or greater, with gestational diabetes

Primary Outcome Measure

Placental mitochondrial function [ Time Frame: At delivery ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Maryland Medical SystemBaltimoreMaryland21201-

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