The effects of an exercise program on insulin sensitivity and plasma glucose levels in women at high risk for gestational diabetes.

Recruiting

• Conditions: 1. Gestational diabetes; <br />2. exercise; <br />3. physical activity; <br />4. pregnancy; <br />5. prevention.<br />(NLD: zwangerschapsdiabetes; lichamelijke activiteit; beweegprogramma; zwanger; preventie).

• Registration Number: NL-OMON20927
• Lead Sponsor: VU University Medical Center, EMGO-Institute Van der Boechorststraat 7 1081 BT Amsterdam The Netherlands phone +31 (0)20 4448180 fax +31 (0)20 4448181 email emgo@vumc.nl

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

1. Between 14 and 20 weeks of pregnancy;

2. at risk for gestational diabetes mellitus;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed with (gestational) diabetes mellitus before randomisation;

2. hypertension;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary maternal outcome measures are fasting plasma glucose and relative increase in insulin resistance.<br>Primary neonatal outcome is birth weight.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary outcome measures are: maternal serum triglycerides, maternal weight gain during pregnancy, maternal physical activity level, fetal growth.