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N/A N=30 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

The MOTHER (Mobile Technologies to Help Enhancing Regular Physical Activity) Trial for Pregnant Women

Physical Activity

Enrolled (actual)
30
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Physical Activity Monitor Measured Steps — 1166.6; 1062.6; 1092.1; 804.3 step

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Mobile phone-based physical activity (Behavioral); Activity monitor (Behavioral)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Primary completion
May 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Physical Activity Monitor Measured Steps
1166.6; 1062.6; 1092.1; 804.3; 1096.2; 258.7
SECONDARY
7-Day Physical Activity Recall
69; 204.3

Summary

Obesity among women of childbearing age and excessive weight gain during pregnancy are prevalent and steadily increasing health care issues. Regular physical activity is recommended to maintain healthy weight gain for pregnant women, however, a majority of pregnant women are sedentary. The investigators proposed to conduct a pilot study to estimate the potential efficacy of a mobile phone based physical activity intervention in 30 physically inactive pregnant women.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • pregnant, gestational week (10-20 weeks)
  • pre-pregnancy BMI ≥ 18.5 kg•m2
  • physically inactive at work and during leisure time
  • intent to be physically active
  • access to a home telephone or a mobile phone
  • have a personal computer access
  • ability to communicate (speak and read) in English.

Exclusion Criteria

  • known medical or obstetric complication that restricts physical activity
  • history of eating disorders
  • current participation in lifestyle modification programs
  • history of bariatric surgery.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01461707). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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