TerminatedNot Applicable

Pedometer Use to Prevent Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain in Overweight Women

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United States200 participantsStarted 2012-11-30

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate pedometer use by overweight women during pregnancy. The study will show if a pedometer will help women to limit weight gain during pregnancy. It will also show if it there are other benefits such as decreased diabetes, decreased high blood pressure, decreased rates of cesarean section, and decreased complications for the baby.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Pregnant * Less than 16 weeks gestation * Body mass index 25 or greater at first prenatal visit Exclusion Criteria: * History of spontaneous preterm delivery between 20-32 weeks gestation * Medical contraindication to exercise or walking during pregnancy

What they're measuring

Excessive gestational weight gain

Timeframe: At delivery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01469260

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-11-30

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