eHealth prenatal physical activity programme for pregnant women with overweight
Official title: e-IMPACT: Evaluating an eHealth and Healthcare Professional Support Program to Promote Physical Activity During Pregnancy
Run by KK Women's and Children's Hospital · NCT07466797 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test an eHealth programme to help pregnant women with BMI ≥23 increase physical activity during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | KK Women's and Children's Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 9, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07466797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant women aged 21 or older in their first trimester with singleton pregnancies, BMI ≥23 kg/m², physically able to do moderate exercise, and able to understand English are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with severe chronic diseases, obstetric or medical complications that limit normal activity, recent participation in other weight-management or activity interventions, or who cannot understand English are unlikely to benefit from this programme.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial recruiting 100 pregnant women with BMI ≥23 in their first trimester at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Participants will be block-randomized (block size 2) to receive the e-IMPACT integrated eHealth programme or usual care and will be followed through the second and third trimesters until delivery. The intervention offers personalised guidance, credible information, and improved communication with healthcare professionals to support adherence to Singapore’s physical activity guidelines in pregnancy. Outcomes will focus on changes in physical activity, self-efficacy, and related maternal weight measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the programme could increase the number of pregnant women meeting physical activity guidelines and reduce excessive gestational weight gain.
How similar studies have gone: Digital and behavioural interventions in pregnancy have shown modest improvements in activity and weight-related outcomes, but integrated, culturally tailored eHealth programmes for overweight pregnant women in Singapore are relatively untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant women (First trimester at least 4 weeks gestation) 2. Age 21 years and above 3. BMI 23 kg/m2 and above 4. Physically fit to participate in moderate intensity exercise 5. Singleton pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women who have severe chronic disease such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, asthma OR 2. Obstetric or medical complications which might preclude women in normal levels of physical activity or exercise during pregnancy. 3. Women who participated in other weight management programmes, or physical activity intervention studies recently (past 6 months) or concurrently 4. Difficulty in understanding the English language
Where it's running
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, Singapore Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Quah Phaik Ling Quah, PhD
- Email: quah.phaik.ling@kkh.com.sg
- Phone: +6597732543
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.