Long-term moderate exercise during pregnancy and its effects on heart health

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 clinical trial evaluates the impact of long-term moderate intensity physical activity on the cardiovascular systems of both mothers and their fetuses during pregnancy. Pregnant women in their first trimester will be randomly assigned to either a study group that engages in regular exercise or a control group. The study aims to assess various health outcomes, including gestational weight gain, incidence of gestational diabetes, and overall cardiovascular health. The findings could provide valuable insights into the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women during 1st trimester, who had the routine dating scan at 11-13+6 gestational weeks \[also known as Nuchal translucency (NT) scan\] and the uterine arteries (UtA) PI assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diabetes Mellitus (Type I or II)
* Maternal age \< 18 years old
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 40
* Contraindications for PA: Multiple Pregnancies, Vaginal Bleeding, Hypertension or Gestational Hypertension, Uncontrolled Thyroid Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases (e.g. valvular diseases, congenital heart diseases, cardiomyopathies, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease) or respiratory system diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or systemic disease (cancer, autoimmune diseases) or several other diseases considered to be barriers for PA during pregnancy.

Where it's running

• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Ioannina
  Ioannina, Greece Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: George Makrydimas, Professor
• Email: grmak@otenet.gr
• Phone: +306944542420

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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.