Telerehabilitation exercise for pregnant women with gestational diabetes
Effects of Telerehabilitation Exercise Program on Psychological Health and Delivery Outcomes in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
This study tests if a telerehabilitation exercise program can help pregnant women with gestational diabetes feel better mentally and have healthier delivery outcomes compared to those who just receive regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Rawalpindi, Punjab and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06476730 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a telerehabilitation exercise program on the psychological health and delivery outcomes of pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving routine medical care and the other participating in a structured telerehabilitation exercise protocol. The study aims to assess how exercise can alleviate anxiety and depression while improving overall health during pregnancy. By utilizing telerehabilitation, the study seeks to enhance the understanding and management of GDM through physical activity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 20 to 35 years, between 20-28 weeks of gestation, diagnosed with gestational diabetes through an oral glucose tolerance test.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes, high-risk pregnancy conditions, or those taking insulin regularly may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the mental health and delivery outcomes for pregnant women with gestational diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: While telerehabilitation is a relatively novel approach in this context, similar studies have shown promise in improving health outcomes through exercise interventions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 20 to 35 years * Gestational age between 20-28weeks * diagnosed with Gestational diabetes mellitus through oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) * Primigravida and multigravida * able to do 6 6-minute walk tests under a severity level of 6 on the Borg scale of breathlessness. * Patients or caregivers have and able to use an electronic device (PC, tablet or smartphone) * Who signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previously diagnosed T1DM or T2DM * High-risk pregnancy conditions contraindicating exercise as per ACOG guidelines * Patients taking insulin regularly. * Patients with fetal anomalies diagnosed at 20 th week. * Multiple gestation (twin or triplets).
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab and 1 other locations
- Pakistan Railways Hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- AlKhidmat Razi Hospital,Rawalpindi — Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Huma Riaz, PhD — Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Study coordinator: Huma Riaz, PhD
- Email: huma.riaz@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03215242874
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.