RecruitingNCT07368465

Determinant Factors in Excessive Gestational Weight Gain: Physical Activity, Nutritional Status, and Anxiety

Sponsor

Bezmialem Vakif University

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Jan 2, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pregnancy Excessive Gestational Weight Gain

Summary

This study aims to identify which of the following factors-physical activity level, nutritional status, or pregnancy-related anxiety-has the strongest influence on excessive gestational weight gain. Pregnant women in their third trimester who are being followed at Gebze Fatih State Hospital and meet the inclusion criteria will be referred to the Exercise Therapy Laboratory of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakıf University. After being informed about the study and providing written informed consent, participants will undergo a face-to-face assessment. Data will be collected prospectively using a demographic information form, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), a nutritional status assessment form, and a pregnancy-related anxiety questionnaire.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining what factors — including physical activity levels, nutritional status, and anxiety — contribute to excessive weight gain during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester. It is an observational study, meaning no treatment will be given. **You may be eligible if...** - You are currently in your third trimester of pregnancy - You are between 18 and 45 years old - You can understand and respond to written materials **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your pregnancy is classified as high-risk - You are carrying multiple babies (twins, triplets, etc.) - You have a chronic condition such as a systemic, neurological, or orthopedic disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERNone (Observational Study)

This is an observational study. No intervention is assigned to participants. All assessments are conducted as part of routine data collection without any experimental or behavioral intervention.