After Cesarean Time Interval for Exercise (ACTIVE) Trial
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Postoperative Complications
In brief
The purpose of this study is to test whether or not activity restrictions after a cesarean section are warranted and if exercise can improve postpartum wellness. This research study is being done because there is no science-based evidence to support postpartum activity restrictions after cesarean sections. Participants will be randomly placed into one of the following study groups: * Standard postpartum and post-operative instructions group: activity restrictions, including no strenuous exercise, sexual intercourse, or lifting objects greater than 25 pounds for 6 weeks or until evaluation at the 6 week postpartum visit * Study group: Structured 10 week exercise protocol consisting of core strengthening exercises (concentrating on the abdominal, gluteal, and pelvic areas), breathing exercises, and diaphragm exercises.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04345757
- Run by
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- People needed
- 200
- Starts
- 2020-11-01
- Expected to finish
- 2025-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-27
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- pregnant woman at least 18 years of age
- carrying only one baby at time of delivery
- delivery planned by scheduled cesarean section
- baby of gestational age of > 37 weeks
- no known restrictions to exercise.
You may not qualify if…
- woman with pre-existing post operative complications
- medical history with exercise limitations/disabilities
- carrying more than one baby at time of delivery
- delivery (planned by scheduled or emergent) cesarean section with fetal concerns (anomaly, growth restriction, NICU admission, etc)
Where it is running
- New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell — New York, New York, United States
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