Physical Activity to Mitigate PreEclampsia Risk (PAMPER)
East Carolina University
Summary
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.
Description
Approximately 5% of pregnancies worldwide and in the United States were complicated by preeclampsia. Women who develop Preeclampsia in Pregnancy go on to develop Cardiovascular issues (Catov and other studies). Further, infants from preeclamptic pregnancies are at increased risk of mortality and co-morbid conditions (hypertension, excessive weight gain, increased BMI). However, preliminary data suggests that exercise will attenuate or prevent the severity and risk of preeclampsia; thus improving health for women and children. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of aerobic (AE),…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–40 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
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).
Interventions
- BehavioralExercise Modes
Moderate intensity aerobic exercise Moderate intensity resistance exercise Moderate intensity combination exercise
Location
- East Carolina UniversityGreenville, North Carolina