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Could a phone app boost exercise and health in rural pregnancy?

NCT ID NCT04480931

Prevention Sponsor: Western Kentucky University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a mobile health app called BumptUp can help pregnant and postpartum women in rural areas increase their physical activity. Participants will either use the app with exercise plans and education or receive a standard educational brochure. The study will measure how feasible the app is to use and whether it shows promise in improving activity levels and related health outcomes like weight, blood pressure, and insulin resistance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A mobile health application (BumptUp) with exercise plans and education, compared to an educational brochure
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable tool to help pregnant and postpartum women in rural areas increase physical activity, potentially reducing risks like obesity, hypertension, and insulin resistance.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The app may not be widely adopted, and results may not generalize beyond the specific rural setting.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2020

Finished

May 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 44 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) Age 18-44 * 2\) Confirmed singleton viable pregnancy * 3\) English-Speaking (the app is currently only available in English) * 4\) Physician release to participate in exercise * 5\) Ownership of a smart phone * 6\) Plans to deliver at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) Multiple gestation pregnancy * 2\) Inability to provide voluntary informed consent * 3\) Any medical condition (pregnancy-related or not) that would preclude exercise.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity puerperal disorder

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Postpartum Pregnancy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States

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