A randomized controlled trial using exercise to reduce gestational diabetes and other adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in obese pregnant women –The pilot study.

Phase 1

• Conditions: Obese Pregnant Women; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Other reproductive health and childbirth disorders; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000271505
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Foundation

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-06-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Pregnant, less than 12 weeks gestationBMI 30 or greater. Willing and able to be randomized to an exercise intervention. Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Contraindication or inability to exercise.Not able to speak English.Medical or obstetric contraindication to exercise including haemodynamically significant heart disease, restrictive lung disease, incompetent cervix (cerclage), multiple gestation, severe anaemia, chronic bronchitis, type 1 diabetes, orthopaedic limitations, poorly controlled seizure disorder, poorly controlled hyperthyroidism, heavy smoker [ACOG guidelines].

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified