The lift-less intervention to prevent preterm birth and low birthweight - a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial.

Lift-Less Intervention to prevent preterm birth and low birthweight among Ghanaian pregnant women- a study protocol of a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201602001301205

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2015-10-11

Start date

2018-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Prematurity and low birthweight

Interventions

The lift-less intervention

Routine antenatal care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnancy has been confirmed by ultrasound, abdominal examination or both. Pregnancy is singleton. The pregnant woman should attend one of the selected 10 antenatal clinics The participant is exposed to lifting of 10 kg once every 5 minutes for industrial workers (and on average of 5-6 times per hour based on local conditions).Necessary adjustment will be made to this criterion. The pregnant woman has consented to participate in the trial.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Women with multiple (eg.twin) pregnancies. Women with complicated (eg.eclampsia) pregnancies.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Gestational age	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Birthweight;Back pains / pelvic pain;Premature uterine contractions;Back pains / pelvic pain;Premature uterine contractions;Mode of delivery	—

Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactEmma Kwegyir-Afful

Doctoral Student

emmakwe@uef.fi+358404495521

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026