Pregnancy app aims to boost heart health in sedentary Moms-to-Be

NCT ID NCT07166822

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Old Dominion University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile app called BumptUp can help pregnant women who don't currently exercise become more active and improve their heart health. Fifty healthy women in their second trimester will either use the app for 8 weeks or receive no app. Researchers will measure changes in blood vessel function, heart rate variability, and motivation to exercise. The goal is to see if a simple smartphone tool can make a difference during pregnancy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: BumptUp mobile exercise app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, app-based way to help pregnant women stay active and improve heart health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The app may not significantly change exercise habits or heart health.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) RISK EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Old Dominion University
RECRUITING

Norfolk, Virginia, 23529, United States

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