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NCT number NCT03079258
Other study ID # 17/NW/0056
Secondary ID
Status Active, not recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date April 23, 2017
Est. completion date August 3, 2019

Study information

Verified date February 2019
Source Liverpool John Moores University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of aerobic exercise on maternal and offspring vascular health.


Description:

The study will comprise of a randomised pilot trial to assess the effect of a moderate intensity exercise intervention on maternal and offspring vascular health. Participants will be recruited in the first trimester (T1, 10-12 weeks' gestation), and will be randomized to either a 24-week, structured and partially supervised, gym-based exercise intervention beginning in trimester 2 (T2) through to trimester 3 (T3), or a non-exercise control group who receive normal clinical care. The inclusion of this non-exercise control group is critical in allowing us to create an understanding of the adaptation of the vascular system during a normal (non-exercising) pregnancy, and also determining the physical activity and sedentary behaviour engaged in during normal healthy pregnancy. All participants will be asked to attend the laboratory at Liverpool John Moores University on 4 separate occasions synchronised with the end point of each trimester and then within four weeks of delivery. Maternal vascular health, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and fitness will be assessed during each time point throughout pregnancy while the fourth visit will comprise of an offspring vascular assessment. The investigators will also gain information on delivery outcomes including pre-term delivery, complications during labour, induction of labour, caesarean sections and post-partum haemorrhage via medical notes at the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Active, not recruiting
Enrollment 20
Est. completion date August 3, 2019
Est. primary completion date May 30, 2019
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Female
Age group 18 Years to 45 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Healthy pregnant female

- No history of cardiovascular disease, gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia

- Single gestation

- Not on medication affecting cardiovascular health

- A non-smoker for at least 6 months

- Participating in structured exercise <twice/week

- BMI <30kg/m^2 -

Exclusion Criteria:

- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) contraindications for pregnancy

- Pregnant by in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)exercise

- BMI >30kg/m^2

- >45 years old

- Structured exercise >twice/week

- Multiple gestation

- Disability preventing ambulation

- Currently smoking or smoking within past 6 months prior to pregnancy

- Non-English speaking women

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Exercise
Previously inactive pregnant women will be asked to complete 3-4 sessions of aerobic exercise each week for 24 weeks of 15-30 minutes in duration.

Locations

Country Name City State
United Kingdom Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES) Liverpool Merseyside

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United Kingdom, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Other Offspring Vascular Structure Offspring vascular structure will be assessed at the abdominal aorta site using ultrasound imaging. Wall thickness will be measured at three different angles of an optimised ultrasound image. The image will be adjusted so that artery wall thickness can be clearly seen and a 30 second recording taken at three different angles. The average of the three angles will be calculated for each artery. Results will be reported as change in millimetres at each time point for each artery assessed. Assessed within 4 weeks of delivery
Other Change in Cerebrovascular Function Change in cerebrovascular function will be assessed using transcranial Doppler ultrasound to measure brain blood flow velocity. Change from baseline at week 24 and 36 of pregnancy
Other Change in Vascular Structure Vascular structure will be measured at carotid, femoral and brachial arteries using ultrasound imaging to clearly visualise the artery. The image will be adjusted so that artery wall thickness can be clearly seen and a 30 second recording taken at three different angles. The average of the three angles will be calculated for each artery. Results will be reported as change in millimetres at each time point for each artery assessed. Change from baseline at week 24 and 36 of pregnancy
Primary Change in Vascular Function Vascular function will be measured via endothelial-dependent flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial and femoral arteries and reported as percentage change. Change from baseline at week 24 and 36 of pregnancy
Secondary Change in Sedentary behaviour Sedentary behaviour will be measured using an inclinometer at the end of each trimester for a period of 7 days in line with the accelerometer monitoring and will be reported in minutes. Change from baseline at week 24 and 36 of pregnancy
Secondary Change in Physical activity Physical activity will be monitored for a period of 7 days using accelerometry at the end of each trimester. Change from baseline at week 24 and 36 of pregnancy
Secondary Incidence of Pregnancy specific outcomes Following delivery the investigator will obtain information regarding pregnancy specific outcomes including pre-term birth, delivery complications, induction of labour, caesarean section and post-partum haemorrhage via medical notes at the collaborating hospital. Following delivery and within 4 weeks
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