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Pedometer Use to Prevent Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain in Overweight Women
Not Recruiting
Trial ID: NCT01469260
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate pedometer use by overweight women during pregnancy.
The study will show if a pedometer will help women to limit weight gain during pregnancy. It
will also show if it there are other benefits such as decreased diabetes, decreased high
blood pressure, decreased rates of cesarean section, and decreased complications for the
baby.
Official Title
Effective Pedometer Use to Prevent Excessive Gestational Weight Gain in Overweight/Obese Women
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Pregnant
- Less than 16 weeks gestation
- Body mass index 25 or greater at first prenatal visit
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of spontaneous preterm delivery between 20-32 weeks gestation
- Medical contraindication to exercise or walking during pregnancy
Intervention(s):
other: Pedometer
Not Recruiting
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Susan Crowe, MD
6504984069