Effect of Physical Activity on Metabolic Syndrome in Pregnancy & Fetal Outcome

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Obesity, Pregnancy, Diabetes Mellitus

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of exercise during pregnancy upon maternal metabolism, including weight gain, fat distribution, and levels of glucose and cholesterol. We will also conduct a pilot study to examine the feasibility of studying the health of infants born to women in this study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00647595

Run by

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

People needed

100

Starts

2007-10-01

Expected to finish

2008-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-04-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pregnant women 18-45 years old receiving prenatal care at MAMC

You may not qualify if…

• Women do not have a gallbladder
• Who do not speak English
• Are over 14 weeks pregnant at study entry
• Do not plan to deliver at MAMC
• Have medical contraindications
• Unwilling to participate in exercise intervention program
• Are under 18 years of age
• Currently engaged in a regular vigorous exercise program

Where it is running

• Madigan Army Medical Center — Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, United States

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