Physical Exercise Program in Obese and Overweight Pregnant Women

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Pregnancy

• 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-10
• Status Verified: 2012-12
• Study First Submitted: 2012-12-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-12-17
• Study First Posted: 2012-12-20
• Primary Completion: 2013-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-11-13
• Last Update Posted: 2014-11-14
• Study Completion: 2015-11

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

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