This pilot study aims to evaluate the impact of a specifically designed exercise program for hospitalized high-risk pregnant individuals on bed rest. The exercise program, focused on resistance and strength training, is adapted for execution while in bed and seeks to address physical and emotional health challenges during hospitalization. The study will compare outcomes between participants who follow the exercise program and those receiving standard care. Primary outcomes include physical and emotional health parameters, quality of life, and sleep quality. Secondary outcomes focus on feasibility, adherence, and participant satisfaction. This research addresses the gap in physical activity guidelines for pregnant individuals on bed rest and explores the potential benefits of exercise to improve maternal well-being and postpartum recovery.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Physiological parameters: Time spent in moderate or vigorous activity
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 1 to 6 (if not delivered), at delivery, 6 weeks post-partum
Physiological parameters: Total physical activity
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 1 to 6 (if not delivered), at delivery, 6 weeks post-partum
Physiological parameters: Handgrip strength test.
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 1 to 6 (if not delivered), at delivery, 6 weeks post-partum
Physiological parameters: Calf Circumference measurement
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 1 to 6 (if not delivered), at delivery, 6 weeks post-partum
Mental health/emotional parameters: GAD-7
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 2, 4 and 6 (if not delivered), at delivery, 6 weeks post-partum
Mental health/emotional parameters: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 2, 4 and 6 (if not delivered), at delivery, 6 weeks post-partum
Mental health/emotional parameters: Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 2, 4 and 6 (if not delivered), at delivery, 6 weeks post-partum
Sleep cycle and Quality of life parameters: Sleep average per night
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 2, 4 and 6 (if not delivered), at delivery
Sleep cycle and Quality of life parameters: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 2, 4 and 6 (if not delivered), at delivery
Sleep cycle and Quality of life parameters: WHOQOL-BREF score
Timeframe: At enrollment, weeks 2, 4 and 6 (if not delivered), at delivery
Feasibility evaluation of the implementation of the exercise program: Time needed to recruit sample size
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 6 months
Feasibility evaluation of the implementation of the exercise program: Number of women who declined to participate in the study
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 6 months
Feasibility evaluation of the implementation of the exercise program: Number of women who give up participation in the study
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 6 months
Feasibility evaluation of the implementation of the exercise program: Adherence to the program
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 6 months
Satisfaction evaluation
Timeframe: At delivery