Clinical Trial

Physical Acvitiy in Pregnancy

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Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn how a physically active lifestyle during pregnancy affects placental development and function. The main question it aims to answer is: Does regular physical activity during pregnancy improve placental function and support healthy fetal growth? Pregnant participants will provide biological samples and health information during pregnancy and at delivery. The study will use these samples to examine how activity levels relate to placental energy production and overall health.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07356180
Lead Sponsor University of Maryland, Baltimore
Conditions Pregnant Women, Gestational Diabetes, Obese But Otherwise Healthy Participants, Overweight (BMI > 25), Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2023-10-18
Primary Completion 2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-21