Physical Acvitiy in Pregnancy

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions studied: Pregnant Women, Gestational Diabetes, Obese But Otherwise Healthy Participants, Overweight (BMI > 25), Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

In brief

The goal of this observational study is to learn how a physically active lifestyle during pregnancy affects placental development and function. The main question it aims to answer is: Does regular physical activity during pregnancy improve placental function and support healthy fetal growth? Pregnant participants will provide biological samples and health information during pregnancy and at delivery. The study will use these samples to examine how activity levels relate to placental energy production and overall health.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07356180

Run by

University of Maryland, Baltimore

People needed

40

Starts

2023-10-18

Expected to finish

2027-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pregnant female and their newborn infant(s)
• Aged 18-45 (pregnant female), age 0-60 days of life (newborn infant)
• English speaking
• Screened for gestational diabetes with standard glucose tolerance test between 24w - 41w gestation
• Delivered at gestational age 34week-41weeks
• Delivered via non-emergent Cesarean section during weekday hours
• No known infectious disease (ex: HIV, HepC)

You may not qualify if…

• Women <18yo or >45yo
• Non-English speaking
• Pre-existing diabetes or diagnosed with diabetes prior to 24weeks
• Required complex diets/supplements not related to the pregnancy (i.e. malnutrition)
• Known severe fetal anomalies or genetic disorder
• Placenta accreta spectrum
• Emergent cesarean delivery performed due to fetal distress
• Known infectious disease (ex: HIV, HepC)

Where it is running

• University of Maryland Medical System — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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