Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Impact of Diet and Exercise Activity on Pregnancy Outcomes

Canada1,000 participantsStarted 2004-07

Plain-language summary

The general goal of the present study is to assess the impact of a community-based exercise and dietary intervention in pregnant women living in urban areas during and after their pregnancy on the reduction of the risks of both diabetes and obesity in mothers and their offspring. We hypothesize that a community-based lifestyle intervention program during and after gestation may improve pregnancy outcomes in terms of reducing the risk of developing obesity or type 2 DM in mothers and their children.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy \< 20 weeks. * Expressed interest in study and willingness to consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Obstetric or medical contraindications for exercise according to 2002 SOCG guideline (ruptured membranes, preterm labor, incompetent cervix, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, growth restricted fetus, placenta previa, persistent bleeding in 2nd or 3rd trimester, significant metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory or systemic disorder) (5, 6). * Pre-existing diabetes (except a history of GDM, but not in current pregnancy). * Multiple gestations.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy

Timeframe: 2007-2023

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00486629

SponsorUniversity of Manitoba

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-06

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