Increasing Physical Activity Through a Mobile Health Intervention Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in a Rural Setting

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The overarching goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to test the efficacy of the mHealth app (BumptUp) for improving physical activity levels among pregnant and postpartum women in a rural setting. Secondary outcomes include weight status, dietary intake, glucose tolerance, blood pressure, and mental health. Specific Aim 1. Conduct an RCT (N=176) to assess the efficacy of the mHealth intervention for increasing physical activity levels during pregnancy (13-15, 23-25, and 35-37 weeks gestation) and postpartum (6 and 12 weeks) among women in a rural setting. Research Activities: The efficacy of BumptUp® will be determined by measuring physical activity levels (via accelerometry and surveys) between women who use the mobile app (intervention) and women who use only an educational brochure (attention control). Specific Aim 2: Assess the efficacy of the mHealth intervention on important obstetric outcomes including maternal weight status, dietary intake, glucose tolerance, blood pressure, and mental health. Research Activities: Maternal weight status, glucose tolerance, and blood pressure values will be obtained from patient charts. Dietary intake will be assessed via the National Cancer Institute Multifactor Screener. Maternal mental health status will be measured via The Edinberg Postpartum Depression Questionnaire, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 44
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• Age 18-44

• Confirmed singleton viable pregnancy

• English-Speaking (the app is currently only available in English)

• Physician release to participate in exercise prior to study participation

• Ownership of a smartphone

• Patient at either Graves Gilbert Clinic or Women's Health Specialists

• Plans to deliver at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Locations
United States
Kentucky
Rachel Tinius
RECRUITING
Bowling Green
Contact Information
Primary
Rachel A Tinius, PhD
rachel.tinius@wku.edu
2707455026
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-08-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 176
Treatments
Experimental: BumptUp Mobile App
The intervention group will have full access to the BumptUp mobile app which includes exercise and dietary progress tracking, social support, evidence-based and safe exercise programming, videos, and symptom tracking.
Active_comparator: Educational Brochure/ Attention Control
This group will receive evidence-based exercise education the form a one-time brochure.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Western Kentucky University

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