The lift-less intervention to prevent preterm birth and low birthweight - a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial.
Not Applicable
Suspended
- Conditions
- Prematurity and low birthweight
- Registration Number
- PACTR201602001301205
- Lead Sponsor
- Kimmo Räsänen
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Suspended
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 1000
Inclusion Criteria
Pregnancy has been confirmed by ultrasound, abdominal examination or both.
Pregnancy is singleton.
The pregnant woman should attend one of the selected 10 antenatal clinics
The participant is exposed to lifting of 10 kg once every 5 minutes for industrial workers (and on average of 5-6 times per hour based on local conditions).Necessary adjustment will be made to this criterion.
The pregnant woman has consented to participate in the trial.
Exclusion Criteria
Women with multiple (eg.twin) pregnancies.
Women with complicated (eg.eclampsia) pregnancies.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gestational age
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Birthweight;Back pains / pelvic pain;Premature uterine contractions;Back pains / pelvic pain;Premature uterine contractions;Mode of delivery