e-IMPACT programme: a three-part prenatal physical activity intervention delivered across all trimesters. It includes telehealth one-on-one consultations using Motivational Interviewing and SMART goal-setting, wearable trackers for self-monitoring, and guideline-based educational content via pre-recorded digital videos.
Study summary
This will be a proof-of-concept randomised control trial (RCT) study, where 100 pregnant women will be recruited in the first trimester of pregnancy and followed-up until delivery. It aims to test these following hypotheses:
1. pregnancy is a window of opportunity to implement good lifestyle habits of physical activity and exercise as pregnant women are in regular contact with health professionals and are likely motivated and be more confident to carry out these activities according to the guidelines
2. this integrated programme will effective in a healthcare setting, and will bring Singapore's "Guidelines on Physical Activity and Exercise in Pregnancy" guidelines to implementation
3. with enhanced self-efficacy and motivation, the proportion of women engaging in adequate physical activity during pregnancy will increase to meet recommended guidelines.
Eligibility
Sex
FEMALE
Min age
21 Years
Max age
45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Pregnant women (First trimester at least 4 weeks gestation)
2. Age 21 years and above
3. BMI 23 kg/m2 and above
4. Physically fit to participate in moderate intensity exercise
5. Singleton pregnancy
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Women who have severe chronic disease such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, asthma OR
2. Obstetric or medical complications which might preclude women in normal levels of physical activity or exercise during pregnancy.
3. Women who participated in other weight management programmes, or physical activity intervention studies recently (past 6 months) or concurrently
4. Difficulty in understanding the English language
Primary outcome measure(s)
Assessment of meeting physical activity guidelines at 12 weeks from baseline (between 19 to 23 weeks gestational age) — At 12 weeks from baseline (between 19 to 23 weeks gestational age) Objective measures of steps, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and activity duration and energy expenditure (AEE) will be assessed using an activity tracker to capture physical activity engagement, sedentary time and energy expenditure (MET-min/day).
Assessment of meeting physical activity guidelines at 24 weeks from baseline (from 31 to 35 weeks gestation) — At 24 weeks from baseline (from 31 to 35 weeks gestation) Objective measures of steps, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and activity duration and energy expenditure (AEE) will be assessed using an activity tracker to capture physical activity engagement, sedentary time and energy expenditure (MET-min/day).
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore
Singapore
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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