Exercise program for high-risk pregnant women on bed rest
Official title: Physical Activity in Bed Rest Hospitalized High-Risk Pregnant Women. A Pilot Study
Run by Hospital Clinic of Barcelona · NCT06713083 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a special exercise program for pregnant women on bed rest to see if it can help improve their physical and emotional health while they are hospitalized.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital Clinic of Barcelona Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 26, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | September 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06713083 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include pregnant women aged 18 or older who are hospitalized for high-risk conditions and not expected to deliver within one week.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have experienced fetal death or have severe mental health or substance abuse disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates the effects of a tailored exercise program for hospitalized high-risk pregnant individuals who are on bed rest. The program focuses on resistance and strength training that can be performed safely while in bed, aiming to improve both physical and emotional health during hospitalization. Participants will be randomized into an exercise group, which will engage in daily supervised exercises, and a control group receiving standard care. The study will assess various outcomes, including physical health, mental health, quality of life, and sleep quality, while also examining feasibility and participant satisfaction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the physical and emotional well-being of high-risk pregnant women during hospitalization.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited evidence on structured exercise programs for this specific population, similar interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other high-risk groups.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Maternal age of 18 or more * Delivery not expected within 1 week after recruitment. * Language ability to understand the study. * Informed consent signed. Exclusion Criteria: * Fetal death * Severe mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders.
Where it's running
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Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Montse Palacio, MD, PhD — Head of Maternal Medicine Department
- Study coordinator: Montse Palacio, MD, PhD
- Email: secmmf@clinic.cat
- Phone: +34932275400
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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.