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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 range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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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)

What they're measuring

Placental mitochondrial function

Timeframe: At delivery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07356180

SponsorUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

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