eHealth prenatal physical activity programme for pregnant women with overweight
e-IMPACT: Evaluating an eHealth and Healthcare Professional Support Program to Promote Physical Activity During Pregnancy
This trial will test an eHealth programme to help pregnant women with BMI ≥23 increase physical activity during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | KK Women's and Children's Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Trial ID | NCT07466797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Singapore
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.