Investigating the Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of Yoga on Excessive Gestational Weight Gain
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss, Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 46 |
| Updated: | 3/30/2019 |
| Start Date: | June 12, 2018 |
| End Date: | August 2019 |
The Power of Yoga: Investigating the Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of Yoga on Excessive Gestational Weight Gain
This study will test the feasibility (i.e., acceptability, demand) of a 12-week prenatal yoga
intervention on excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnant women in the second
trimester (enrolled at 12-24 weeks). Participants will be randomized into the prenatal yoga
intervention or a pregnancy education (e.g., information on preparing for motherhood, labor
and delivery etc.) control group. Participants in both groups will be asked to attend one 75
minute class per week.
The investigators hypothesize that prenatal yoga intervention will be feasible for pregnant
women.
The study aims are as follows:
Primary Aim: Determine the feasibility (i.e., acceptability, demand) of a 12-week prenatal
yoga intervention in pregnant women. In a randomized controlled pilot study comparing
prenatal yoga to a pregnancy education control condition, the investigators will assess 1)
acceptability (defined as satisfaction, intent to continue use, perceived appropriateness)
and 2) demand (defined as attendance/adherence).
Exploratory Aim 1: Ascertain the preliminary effects of prenatal yoga on excessive GWG [i.e.,
weight gain exceeding Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations]. The investigators will
compare weight change between intervention and control groups.
Exploratory Aim 2: Explore the potential mediators (i.e., mindfulness, self-regulation) on
the effect of prenatal yoga on excessive GWG.
intervention on excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnant women in the second
trimester (enrolled at 12-24 weeks). Participants will be randomized into the prenatal yoga
intervention or a pregnancy education (e.g., information on preparing for motherhood, labor
and delivery etc.) control group. Participants in both groups will be asked to attend one 75
minute class per week.
The investigators hypothesize that prenatal yoga intervention will be feasible for pregnant
women.
The study aims are as follows:
Primary Aim: Determine the feasibility (i.e., acceptability, demand) of a 12-week prenatal
yoga intervention in pregnant women. In a randomized controlled pilot study comparing
prenatal yoga to a pregnancy education control condition, the investigators will assess 1)
acceptability (defined as satisfaction, intent to continue use, perceived appropriateness)
and 2) demand (defined as attendance/adherence).
Exploratory Aim 1: Ascertain the preliminary effects of prenatal yoga on excessive GWG [i.e.,
weight gain exceeding Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations]. The investigators will
compare weight change between intervention and control groups.
Exploratory Aim 2: Explore the potential mediators (i.e., mindfulness, self-regulation) on
the effect of prenatal yoga on excessive GWG.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women 18-46 years of age (childbearing age)
- Primiparous (women giving birth for the first time)
- 12-24 weeks gestation at onset of intervention
- Reside in the Phoenix Metropolitan area
- Singleton pregnancy
- English speaking
- Not planning on moving before giving birth
- Can attend at least one session per week
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current alcohol or substance abuse
- Engage in ≥150 min of physical activity
- Participation in ≥30 minutes/week of yoga or contemplative practice (i.e., meditation,
qigong) for the previous six months
- Pre-pregnancy BMI ≥40 or <18.5
- Denial of physical activity participation from a physician (PARmed-X for pregnancy)
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