NCT07264231

Exercise During Pregnancy: Effects on the Maternal-Fetal Unit

Benefits of Exercise for the Maternal-Fetal Unit During Pregnancy

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 64 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universidad Pública de Navarra · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Metabolic alterations during pregnancy have been associated with adverse maternal-fetal outcomes, including low birth weight and pregnancy complications. Maternal endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and placental mitochondrial dysfunction are thought to contribute to fetal metabolic disturbances. Lifestyle changes, such as structured exercise during pregnancy, may modulate maternal and placental factors. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of a multicomponent exercise program during the second and third trimester on maternal functional capacity, vascular health, anthropometry, metabolic biomarkers, placental function, and newborn health outcomes.

Detailed description

To investigate the effects of a multicomponent supervised exercise program during pregnancy on the maternal-fetal unit.

Conditions

• Pregnancy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Intervention	Exercise

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-01
• Primary completion: 2027-12-15
• Completion: 2027-12-20
• First posted: 2025-12-04
• Last updated: 2025-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain