Physical Exercise and Labour Outcomes among Primigravidae at Term at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202512822536988

Enrollment

296

Registered

2025-12-10

Start date

2026-02-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Labour Outcomes in Primigravidae who exercise versus those who did not exercise

Interventions

Prescribed Exercise

Control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Primigravidae with no known medical condition or disability that precludes physical exercise • No contraindication to vaginal delivery • Gestational age 37 weeks • Singleton pregnancy • Primigravidae within reproductive age bracket (15-49 years) • Availability and ability to use a smartphone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Previous delivery • Multiple gestations • Medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases • Contraindications to vaginal delivery such as contracted pelvis, placenta previa • Previous uterine surgery such as myomectomy • Cervical cerclage

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The gestational age of onset, and duration of labour.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The need for augmentation of labour, need for episiotomy and, mode of delivery. The APGAR scores in the 1st and 5th minutes, and need for NICU admission for the neonates.	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactKikelemo Adesina

Consultant

teminikike@yahoo.com+2348033813442

Outcome results

None listed

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