Effect of mothers physical activity during pregnancy on fetal growth parameters

Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery,

Registration Number: CTRI/2021/06/034093

Lead Sponsor: Suprita Waghray

Brief Summary: Aim of this prospective cohort is to study the influence of maternal physical activity during pregnancy on fetal outcomes in women visiting a tertiary care hospital.

Pregnant women coming to the outpatient department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kasturba Hospital will be screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Written informed consent will be obtained from eligible participants between 11 to 13 weeks after explaining the procedure in detail. Height and weight of the participant will be measured, GPAQ questionnaire will be administered and fetal outcomes will be documented from ultrasound records. The participants will be followed between 24 to 28 weeks and between 36 to 40 weeks during which weight will be measured, GPAQ questionnaire will be re-administered and trimester specific fetal outcomes will be recorded. The data will then be analyzed.

Previous literature suggests that maternal physical activity during pregnancy may have a positive impact on maternal and fetal well-being. However, the influence of maternal physical activity on trimester specific fetal outcomes remains understudied. Knowledge on this influence may contribute for planning appropriate exercise regimen during pregnancy for better fetal outcomes.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Closed to Recruitment of Participants

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Pregnant women with singleton pregnancy Able to understand English or Kannada.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant women with unstable conditions High risk pregnancies, in-vitro fertilization, incompetent cervix, bad obstetric history and those advised bed rest Not planning to continue the antenatal check-ups in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maternal physical activity	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Fetal heart rate	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Expected fetal weight	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Amniotic fluid index	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Fetal lie	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Crown rump length	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Abdominal circumference	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Femoral length	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Head circumference	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation
Biparietal diameter	11 to 13 weeks of gestation \| 24 to 28 weeks of gestation \| 36 to 40 weeks of gestation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maternal height, weight and BMI	11 to 13 weeks of gestation

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Kasturba Hospital
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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Kasturba Hospital
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Suprita Waghray
Principal investigator
8333031190
suprita.waghray@learner.manipal.edu