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NCT Number: NCT01461707

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Body Weight Motor Activity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94118, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Mobile phone-based physical activity

Behavioral

Participants will receive the mobile phone-based physical activity program using the trial app.

Activity Monitor

Behavioral

Participants will receive an activity monitor

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical Activity Monitor Measured Steps

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change in weekly mean steps per day

Secondary outcomes

  1. 7-Day Physical Activity Recall

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change in mean energy expenditure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Other

Collaborators

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Registry information

Official study title

A Pilot Study of a Mobile Phone-Based Physical Activity Program in Pregnant Women

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Oct 28, 2011
Registry last updated
Nov 30, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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