An observational study in Pregnancy and Excessive Gestational Weight Gain, sponsored by Bezmialem Vakif University. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-21.
Sponsored by Bezmialem Vakif University · Observational
Among 11 studies in Motor Activity by Bezmialem Vakif University — 3 open to participants now, 3 under way, none of them phase 3. Motor Activity · Bezmialem Vakif University.
Among the 11 studies in Motor Activity by Bezmialem Vakif University, this one is the only one that started in 2026, is one of 6 observational ones, and was the 11th registered.
9,798 studies on the registry are indexed under Motor Activity; 1,910 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 150 is above the median of 98 across 1,235 observational studies indexed under Motor Activity.
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Of the 1,201 Motor Activity studies recruiting now, 517 (43%) set no upper age limit and 535 (45%) stop at 75 or younger; 180 take children under 18; 420 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years to 45 Years · female · healthy volunteers too.
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First in 2015; this study’s year is marked. 1 started in 2026.
Median enrollment 24 across the 5 interventional studies, 66 across the 6 observational. Of the 8 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
Bezmialem Vakif University is the lead sponsor of 354 studies on the registry; 59 are open to participants now.
1 of the studies in Motor Activity by Bezmialem Vakif University that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07368465Bezmialem Vakif UniversityDeterminant Factors in Excessive Gestational Weight Gain: Physical Activity, Nutritional Status, and Anxiety | 2027-06-01 |
Among the 11 studies in Motor Activity by Bezmialem Vakif University, from their registry updates:
Nothing recorded among them since 2026-09-25.
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.
Excessive gestational weight gain is a significant public health concern due to its association with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Multiple factors, including lifestyle behaviors and psychological status, may contribute to excessive weight gain during pregnancy. However, the relative contribution of physical activity, nutritional status, and pregnancy-related anxiety remains unclear.
The primary objective of this prospective observational study is to comprehensively determine which of these variables-physical activity level, nutritional status, or pregnancy-related anxiety-has the most significant effect on excessive gestational weight gain.
The study population will consist of pregnant women in their third trimester who are being followed with a diagnosis of pregnancy at Gebze Fatih State Hospital and who meet the predefined inclusion criteria. Eligible participants will be referred to the Exercise Therapy Laboratory of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakıf University.
After receiving detailed verbal and written information about the study, all participants will be asked to provide written informed consent prior to enrollment. Data collection will be conducted prospectively through face-to-face interviews.
Participants will complete the following assessment tools:
A demographic characteristics form, The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to assess physical activity levels, A nutritional status assessment form to evaluate dietary habits, A pregnancy-related anxiety questionnaire to assess anxiety levels associated with pregnancy.
The collected data will be analyzed to determine the relative impact of physical activity, nutritional status, and pregnancy-related anxiety on excessive gestational weight gain.
Pregnant women in the third trimester attending antenatal care clinics will be evaluated once and classified according to IOM-based gestational weight gain categories.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants will be assessed once in the third trimester and categorized into excessive and non-excessive gestational weight gain groups based on IOM recommendations. Physical activity, dietary intake, and pregnancy-related anxiety will be assessed concurrently.
Other: None (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.
Number of Participants with Excessive Gestational Weight Gain
Gestational weight gain classified as excessive or non-excessive according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations adjusted for pre-pregnancy body mass index.
Time frame: Single assessment during the third trimester (28-40 weeks of gestation)
Physical Activity Level (MET-hours per week)
hysical activity is assessed using the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ). The questionnaire includes 32 items covering household/care activities, occupational activities, and sports/exercise. Time spent in each activity is multiplied by standardized metabolic equivalent (MET) values to calculate energy expenditure, expressed as MET-hours per week (MET-h/week). Activities are classified by intensity as sedentary (\<1.5 METs), light (1.5-3.0 METs), moderate (3.0-6.0 METs), or vigorous (\>6.0 METs). Higher MET-hours per week indicate higher levels of physical activity (better outcome).
Time frame: Single assessment during the third trimester (28-40 weeks of gestation)
Daily Energy Intake (kcal/day)
Dietary intake is assessed using a 24-hour dietary recall form. Total daily energy intake is calculated in kilocalories per day (kcal/day). Higher values indicate higher daily energy intake.
Time frame: Single assessment during the third trimester (28-40 weeks of gestation)
Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Score
Pregnancy-related anxiety is assessed using the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Scale. The scale consists of 33 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale and includes 9 subscales. Eleven items are reverse-coded. Total scores range from 33 to 132, with higher scores indicating higher levels of pregnancy-related anxiety (worse outcome). The scale has no established cut-off value and can be applied to both primiparous and multiparous pregnant women.
Time frame: Single assessment during the third trimester (28-40 weeks of gestation)
Plan to share: Undecided
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Started Jan 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Jun 2027, 16 months after the start.
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