Physical Acvitiy in Pregnancy (NCT07356180) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Physical Acvitiy in Pregnancy
United States40 participantsStarted 2023-10-18
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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)
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.