Exercise Intervention for Pregnancy

Little Rock, AR

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Aline Andres, Ph.D

Research Sponsored by Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

>18 years of age

Sedentary

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 years

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will look at how a mother's health and physical activity can affect her child's growth and development.

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Who is the study for?

The Expecting Study is for pregnant women over 18 with a BMI greater than 30, who are less than 12 weeks into their singleton pregnancy and lead a sedentary lifestyle. They must be cleared to exercise by a doctor and have conceived naturally without fertility treatments. Women with health conditions that could affect the study or those using drugs, tobacco, or alcohol during pregnancy cannot participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

This trial investigates how an exercise intervention during pregnancy can impact the mother's health as well as her child's growth and development. It aims to understand if staying active while expecting can lead to better outcomes for both mother and baby.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves an exercise program designed for pregnant women, side effects may include typical discomforts associated with physical activity such as muscle soreness or fatigue. However, all exercises are approved by physicians to ensure they're safe for both mother and child.