Exercise to Reduce PreEclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effects of different types of exercise—aerobic, resistance, and a combination of both—on maternal and fetal health in women at risk for preeclampsia. The researchers will assess how these exercise modes influence maternal cardiometabolic health and birth outcomes throughout pregnancy. By monitoring various physiological variables, the study seeks to determine which exercise regimen is most effective in reducing the severity and occurrence of preeclampsia symptoms. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for both mothers and their infants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* healthy women, age 18-40 years, \<16 weeks' gestation, with singleton pregnancy; women (BMI:18.5-45.0), sedentary, cleared by their obstetric provider.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pre-existing chronic conditions such as HIV, lupus, etc.; taking medicines that affect fetal development; and/or lack of telephone or email contact information).

Where it's running

• East Carolina University
  Greenville, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Linda E May, MS, PhD — East Carolina University
• Study coordinator: Linda E May, MS, PhD
• Email: mayl@ecu.edu
• Phone: 2527377072

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.