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Official title Postnatal Exercise to Activate Baby's Brown Fat
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07467694
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to learn how exercise and physical activity during pregnancy and after pregnancy may affect the composition of breastmilk. Certain changes in breast milk after exercise may have an impact on how infants use energy.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 18-45 y of age at the time of enrollment
- Pre-gravid or first trimester BMI 18.5 -40 kg/m2
- Uncomplicated singleton pregnancy
- Intention to exclusively breastfeed for \>3 months and, if parity \>1, that they successfully breastfed a previous pregnancy
- Term pregnancy (gestational age 37 to \<42 weeks)
You likely can't join if
- Any obstetric contra-indication to exercise at 1 month
- Diagnosis of uncontrolled (HbA1c \>7%) type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes managed with insulin
- Intrauterine growth restriction
- Pre-eclampsia or other pregnancy complications
- Alcohol, cannabis or tobacco use
- Known congenital metabolic, endocrine disease, or congenital illness affecting infant feeding/growth
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18-45 y of age at the time of enrollment
- Pre-gravid or first trimester BMI 18.5 -40 kg/m2
- Uncomplicated singleton pregnancy
- Intention to exclusively breastfeed for \>3 months and, if parity \>1, that they successfully breastfed a previous pregnancy
- Term pregnancy (gestational age 37 to \<42 weeks)
- Infant with birth weight \>10th percentile of weight for gestational age
- Any obstetric contra-indication to exercise at 1 month
- Diagnosis of uncontrolled (HbA1c \>7%) type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes managed with insulin
- Intrauterine growth restriction
- Pre-eclampsia or other pregnancy complications
- Alcohol, cannabis or tobacco use
- Known congenital metabolic, endocrine disease, or congenital illness affecting infant feeding/growth
- Major fetal anomalies
- Musculoskeletal issues that would make exercise difficult
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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