Mobile app to promote exercise for 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the BumptUp mobile application in increasing physical activity levels among pregnant and postpartum women in rural areas. The study will involve 176 participants who will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group using the app or a control group receiving an educational brochure. Key outcomes will include changes in physical activity, weight status, dietary intake, glucose tolerance, blood pressure, and mental health. Data will be collected at various stages of pregnancy and postpartum to assess the app's impact over time.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-44
* Confirmed singleton viable pregnancy
* English-Speaking (the app is currently only available in English)
* Physician release to participate in exercise prior to study participation
* Ownership of a smartphone
* Patient at either Graves Gilbert Clinic or Women's Health Specialists
* Plans to deliver at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Multiple gestation pregnancy
* Inability to provide voluntary informed consent
* Any medical condition (pregnancy-related or not) that would preclude exercise.

Where it's running

• Rachel Tinius
  Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Rachel A Tinius, PhD — Western Kentucky University
• Study coordinator: Rachel A Tinius, PhD
• Email: rachel.tinius@wku.edu
• Phone: 2707455026

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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.