Investigating the Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of Yoga on Excessive Gestational Weight Gain

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Conditions studied: Weight Gain

In brief

This study will test the feasibility (i.e., acceptability, demand) of a 12-week prenatal yoga intervention on excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnant women in the second trimester (enrolled at 12-24 weeks). Participants will be randomized into the prenatal yoga intervention or a pregnancy education (e.g., information on preparing for motherhood, labor and delivery etc.) control group. Participants in both groups will be asked to attend one 75 minute class per week. The investigators hypothesize that prenatal yoga intervention will be feasible for pregnant women. The study aims are as follows: Primary Aim: Determine the feasibility (i.e., acceptability, demand) of a 12-week prenatal yoga intervention in pregnant women. In a randomized controlled pilot study comparing prenatal yoga to a pregnancy education control condition, the investigators will assess 1) acceptability (defined as satisfaction, intent to continue use, perceived appropriateness) and 2) demand (defined as attendance/adherence). Exploratory Aim 1: Ascertain the preliminary effects of prenatal yoga on excessive GWG \[i.e., weight gain exceeding Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations\]. The investigators will compare weight change between intervention and control groups. Exploratory Aim 2: Explore the potential mediators (i.e., mindfulness, self-regulation) on the effect of prenatal yoga on excessive GWG.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03893708

Run by

Arizona State University

People needed

49

Starts

2018-06-12

Expected to finish

2019-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-01-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 46. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women 18-46 years of age (childbearing age)
• Primiparous (women giving birth for the first time)
• 12-24 weeks gestation at onset of intervention
• Reside in the Phoenix Metropolitan area
• Singleton pregnancy
• English speaking
• Not planning on moving before giving birth
• Can attend at least one session per week

You may not qualify if…

• Current alcohol or substance abuse
• Engage in ≥150 min of physical activity
• Participation in ≥30 minutes/week of yoga or contemplative practice (i.e., meditation, qigong) for the previous six months
• Pre-pregnancy BMI ≥40 or <18.5
• Denial of physical activity participation from a physician (PARmed-X for pregnancy)

Where it is running

• Arizona Biomedical Collaborative (ASU) — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
• Urban Wellness — Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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