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A Couple-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Preventing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

A Couple-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Preventing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500107402
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-08-11
Start date
2025-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

gestational diabetes mellitus

Interventions

intervention group:Couple-based physical activity intervention

Sponsors

Guangdong Women and Children Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women: 1. Singleton pregnancy; 2. Gestational age between 5 and 12+6 weeks; 3. Presence of one or more risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus, including: age >= 35 years; pre-pregnancy BMI >= 25 kg/m²; history of abnormal glucose tolerance; polycystic ovary syndrome; family history of diabetes; history of gestational diabetes; history of unexplained miscarriage, stillbirth, or fetal demise; history of large-for-gestational-age infants; presence of fetal malformations; history of polyhydramnios; conception via assisted reproductive technologies; fetal growth exceeding gestational age, recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, and polyhydramnios. Inclusion Criteria for Partners: The pregnant woman meets the above inclusion criteria.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women: 1. Pre-existing diabetes mellitus complicated by pregnancy. 2. Contraindications to physical activity include severe cardiac or respiratory diseases, severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, uncontrolled hypertension, type 1 diabetes, threatened miscarriage, persistent vaginal bleeding, premature rupture of membranes, cervical incompetence, severe anemia, placenta previa, uncontrolled thyroid disorders, or fetal growth restriction. 3. Physical disabilities or injuries that impair the ability to engage in physical activity. 4. A history of mental illness or cognitive impairment that hinders effective communication. 5. Currently prescribed medications such as metformin or corticosteroids. 6. Participation in other intervention programs aimed at promoting physical activity. Exclusion Criteria for Partners: 1. Uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, or diabetes; 2. Physical disabilities or injuries that impair physical activity; 3. History of mental illness or cognitive impairment that precludes normal communication; 4. Participation in other intervention programs aimed at promoting physical activity.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus;75-g oral glucose tolerance test;Physical activity level of pregnant woman;Physical activity level of partner;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Physical activity knowledge;Pregnancy physical activity fear;Physical activity self-efficacy;Dyadic coping;Physical activity social support;depression symptoms;gestational weight gain;Maternal and neonatal outcomes;Body Mass Index of partner;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJing Peng

Guangdong Women and Children Hospital

pengjing820827@163.com+86 157 9789 6621

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026