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Physical Activity to Mitigate PreEclampsia Risk

Physical Activity to Mitigate PreEclampsia Risk (PAMPER)

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study compares aerobic exercise, such as walking, strength exercise, and a mix of both during pregnancy. It is for pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia, a pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will test whether exercise lowers this risk and improves health for mothers and babies.

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of aerobic (AE), resistance (RE), and combination (AERE) exercise throughout pregnancy on selected maternal and fetal/neonatal physiological variables in women at-risk for preeclampsia. The central hypothesis of this project is that exercise will decrease severity and occurrence of preeclampsia symptoms, thus improving maternal, pregnancy, and birth outcomes. Aim 1. Determine the influence of different exercise modes during pregnancy at risk of preeclampsia on maternal cardiometabolic health. Aim 2. Determine the most effective exercise mode in pregnancy at risk of preeclampsia on improving birth and infant health outcomes.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Healthy women ages 18–40.
  • Less than 16 weeks pregnant with one baby.
  • Body mass index (BMI), a measure of weight compared with height, from 18.5 to 45.0.
  • Do little or no regular physical activity.
  • Have approval from their pregnancy care provider.

Who can't join

  • Have an existing long-term health condition, such as HIV or lupus.
  • Take medicines that affect the baby's development before birth.
  • Do not have telephone or email contact information.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * healthy women, age 18-40 years, \<16 weeks' gestation, with singleton pregnancy; women (BMI:18.5-45.0), sedentary, cleared by their obstetric provider. Exclusion Criteria: * pre-existing chronic conditions such as HIV, lupus, etc.; taking medicines that affect fetal development; and/or lack of telephone or email contact information).

Study sites (1)

NC