Impact of In-Person Versus Online Supervised Multicenter Multicomponent Prenatal Exercise
Many studies have been supporting the positive effects of an active lifestyle concerning the prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related complications and health problems, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, obesity, low back pain, urinary incontinence, anxiety or depression, as well as regarding
| Condition(s) | Pregnant Women Participating in a Supervised Multicomponent Exercise Intervention |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Many studies have been supporting the positive effects of an active lifestyle concerning the prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related complications and health problems, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, obesity, low back pain, urinary incontinence, anxiety or depression, as well as regarding its effectiveness in maintaining fitness and functionality, and in improving postpartum recovery. Practice and clinical guidelines have become increasingly popular tools for synthesizing evidence-based information to assist practitioners and patients/participants in making decisions related to starting or continuing physical activity. Despite this knowledge, most women still do not receive proper guidance on how to exercise during pregnancy or after childbirth, and the preval |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women between 13 and 20 gestational weeks at baseline * Age: 18-50 years * No absolute contraindications to exercise * Understand the Portuguese language Exclusion Criteria: * Any absolute contraindications to exercise as per guidelines * High-risk pregnancy conditions requiring physical activity restrictions |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Lead sponsor | Polytechnic University of Santarém |
| Locations | Braga, Portugal; Rio Maior, Portugal; Santarém, Portugal |
| Start date | 2025-04-24 |
| NCT ID | NCT06954454 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06954454 |