Pregnancy exercise program to help prevent childhood obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood obesity. If you qualify, you may be asked to exercise during early pregnancy and share information with the research team.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 40 years old
- Have a BMI of 25 or higher (higher than the normal range)
- Be pregnant with one baby and be 16 weeks pregnant or less
- Have your pregnancy care clinician approve that you can safely exercise
- Be able and willing to sign consent and communicate with the team (by phone or email if needed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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