Effect of a Supervised Exercise Program in Obese and Overweight Pregnant Women on Outcomes and Level of Depression. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Enrollment
- 150
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from level of depression at the end of the pregnancy
Study Overview
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 Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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
Arms & Interventions
Control group
Sedentary Obese and overweight pregnant women
Exercise group
Physical exercise program
Intervention: Exercise group (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from level of depression at the end of the pregnancy
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Maternal outcomes(After labor)
- Maternal gestational weight gain(40-42 weeks)
Investigators
María Perales Santaella
PhD student
Technical University of Madrid