Physical Exercise Program in Obese and Overweight Pregnant Women
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Exercise group
- Registration Number
- NCT01753622
- Lead Sponsor
- Technical University of Madrid
- Brief Summary
Obesity and overweight have become an epidemic in the world and its prevalence between pregnant women is especially dangerous. Having a high Body Mass Index (BMI) is also associated with depression disorders and its serious complications during this period.
- Detailed Description
The aim of our study is to assess whether a specific exercise program during pregnancy has a positive effect on maternal mood and other pregnancy outcomes.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
- Being healthy and able to exercise following American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines
- Being able to communicate in spanish
- Giving birth at Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada
- Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 24.9
Exclusion Criteria
- Multiparity
- Obstetrician complications
- Being interested in the study after 18 weeks
- Not being regular in physical exercise program (minimum adherence 80%)
- Younger than 18 years old
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Exercise group Exercise group Physical exercise program
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from level of depression at the end of the pregnancy Up to 36 weeks The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale (CES-D) was administered to all obese and overweight pregnant women at the beginning and at the end of their pregnancies
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Maternal gestational weight gain 40-42 weeks Maternal gain weight
Maternal outcomes After labor Type of labor
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain