Physical Activity After a Normal Spontaneous or Cesarean Delivery
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Postpartum Disorder
In brief
To the best of the investigators knowledge the average level of physical activity (PA) of parturients recovering from a cesarean delivery or after a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) remains unknown. Taking in consideration that parturients are in a hypercoagulable state and that obstetric venous thromboembolism (VT) is one of the most common causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, ambulation is of utmost importance to anesthesiologists as well as obstetricians. In order to promote mobility, first the investigators need to learn the average parturients level of physical activity in the immediate post-partum period and up to 48 hours after delivery. This information may help us promote mobility in the immediate postpartum period, particularly for those that underwent a cesarean delivery since they are at higher risk of VT.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02967016
- Run by
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2017-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2019-08-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-06-19
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Women 18-45 years old giving birth after receiving a neuraxial analgesia/anesthesia technique. American Society of Anesthesiologists classification 1-2.
You may not qualify if…
- History of chronic pain
- Recent use of opioids (other than postpartum)
- Emergency case requiring general anesthesia (GA) or conversion to GA
- BMI > 45
- Need to perform more extensive surgery (i.e Hysterectomy) Need for the neonate to be admitted to NICU (This will prompt mothers to walk more frequently, and longer distances to visit the baby)
Where it is running
- George Washington University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
- University Hospital — Newark, New Jersey, United States
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