Moderate physical activity for pregnant women at social risk
Official title: Physical Activity and Pregnant Women at Increased Social Risk: a Feasibility Study
Run by Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · NCT07394803 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a moderate-intensity physical activity program during pregnancy is feasible for pregnant women facing social risk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Barcelona and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07394803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women over 18 with antenatal care at the specified Barcelona sites and meeting local social-risk criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants unable to engage in moderate activity due to medical contraindications or personal choice may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This non-randomized feasibility study will pilot a moderate-intensity physical activity program for pregnant women at social risk, delivered through a mix of on-site and online sessions three times weekly. Participants will complete multiple questionnaires to assess acceptability, barriers, physical activity levels, and well-being. The study also aims to understand facilitators and barriers to engagement, as well as potential effects on physical health, sleep, and quality of life. Recruitment targets women over 18 receiving antenatal care at specified Barcelona sites who meet social-risk criteria and have no contraindications to activity during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If feasible, the program could provide a structured option to improve activity levels and possibly enhance well-being during pregnancy for socially vulnerable women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of physical activity in pregnancy show potential benefits; feasibility of implementation in vulnerable populations is less established, making this approach exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Maternal age above 18 years old. * Antenatal care at ASSIR Barcelona Nord (SAP Muntanya), and/or Hospital Vall d´Hebron. * Fulfilling social risk criteria defined by the Local Protocol (13), that includes as vulnerable socioeconomical conditions: low economic income, unemployed, poor nutrition, low educational level, difficult access to perinatal healthcare and lack of social and familiar support. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications for the practice of physical activity during pregnancy according to the Spanish and/or Canadian (5,6,14)guidelines of physical activity during pregnancy (ref). * Unable to communicate in the official language (Spanish or Catalan) * Aiming to give birth in a different setting of the study setting.
Where it's running
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Centros de Atenció a la salut sexual i reproductiva (ASSIR) in Barcelona Nord
Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Vall d´Hebron, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maia Brik, PhD
- Email: maia.brik@vallhebron.cat
- Phone: 0034-934893000
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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.