The Blossom Project: "BlossomUP" Methods to Decrease Sedentary Time in Pregnancy
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Sedentary Lifestyle, Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational
In brief
Multiple studies have demonstrated a very low prevalence of women meeting physical activity and weight gain recommendations during pregnancy. Additionally, previous Blossom Project studies have shown that when pregnant women engage in a 20 minute walk each day, they spend significantly more time sitting in addition to longer bouts of sitting resulting in increased total sedentary time. We are going to test which method works best to decrease sitting time, and how those methods effect metabolic parameters such as insulin resistance and blood glucose. This study will consist of three groups, each utilizing a commercially available fitness tracker, Fitbit. Group 1 (SR): will reduce sedentary time by interrupting prolonged sitting. Group 2 (WALK): will reduce sedentary time via walking. Group 3 (UC): will continue on with their normal daily routine; usual care.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02909725
- Run by
- Iowa State University
- People needed
- 36
- Starts
- 2016-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2016-09-21
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Women pregnant with one fetus between 16 and 22 weeks of gestation
- Receiving regular prenatal care, and physician documented approval to participate in this study
- Only inactive women will be enrolled; "inactive" is defined as self-reported participation in less than 3 planned exercise sessions/week for < 30 minutes per day for at least 6 months prior to conception.
You may not qualify if…
- History of smoking during pregnancy;
- History of the following chronic diseases: Type 1 diabetes, cardiovascular disease or renal disease
- Pre-pregnancy BMI > 40 kg/m2;
- Inability to communicate due to language barrier or mental status;
- Not having access to an UpBand compatible mobile device;
- Any adverse reactions to armband monitors (e.g. metal allergies, electromagnetic devices)
Where it is running
- Iowa State University — Ames, Iowa, United States (enrolling)
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