The Blossom Project Online: Promoting physical activity during pregnancy in previously low-active wome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Excessive maternal weight gain during pregnancy; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Excessive weight gain in pregnancy

• Registration Number: ISRCTN38498311
• Lead Sponsor: Individual sponsor (USA)

Brief Summary

2016 results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26594820/ (added 17/12/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-04-29
• Study Completion: 2014-06-01
• Last Update Posted: 5 January 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy pregnant women between the ages of 18-45 years old living in the communities in and around Ames, Iowa with regular internet access
2. All women enrolled in the study are low active, defined as less than three intentional bouts of 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity per week for at least 6 months prior to conception
3. If asked, women must be willing to walk 30 minutes on most days of the week throughout pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria

1. Smoking during pregnancy
2. A non-singleton pregnancy
3. A history of chronic disease (e.g., type 1 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, untreated thyroid condition)
4. Any other disease or use of medication known to influence overall metabolism
5. Underweight prior to pregnancy (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2)
6. Inability to communicate due to language or mental status

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified