Trial reportBMC pregnancy and childbirth2017
Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of a web-based computer-tailored physical activity intervention for pregnant women - the Fit4Two randomised controlled trial.
Trial report in BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06682663 (Evaluation of the Effect of Live Streaming Exercise on the Improvement of Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in Pregnant Women with MASLD and Its Study Based on the Liver-gut Axis Mechanism.), which is not on this map. Cited by 22 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Evaluation of the Effect of Live Streaming Exercise on the Improvement of Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in Pregnant Women with MASLD and Its Study Based on the Liver-gut Axis Mechanism.
Who cites it
22 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of digital health interventions on objectively measured physical activity during the perinatal period: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Exclusively Digital Health Interventions Targeting Diet, Physical Activity, and Weight Gain in Pregnant Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Pooled it
- Clarifying the Concept of Adherence to eHealth Technology: Systematic Review on When Usage Becomes Adherence.Journal of medical Internet research · 2017Pooled it
- Interventions to increase self-reported physical activity during pregnancy: A systematic review.Women's health (London, England)Pooled it
- Effects of Structured Supervised Exercise Training or Motivational Counseling on Pregnant Women's Physical Activity Level: FitMum - Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Trial
- Effectiveness of a Step Counter Smartband and Midwife Counseling Intervention on Gestational Weight Gain and Physical Activity in Pregnant Women With Obesity (Pas and Pes Study): Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Trial
- Acceptability of the Pregnancy, Exercise, and Nutrition Research Study With Smartphone App Support (PEARS) and the Use of Mobile Health in a Mixed Lifestyle Intervention by Pregnant Obese and Overweight Women: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
- Effectiveness of a Smartphone App to Promote Healthy Weight Gain, Diet, and Physical Activity During Pregnancy (HealthyMoms): Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
- Postpartum cardio-obstetrics rehabilitation program for women after hypertensive pregnancy: A single-arm proof-of-concept study.Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension · 2026Article
- A Brief Intervention for the Treatment of Anxiety in Pregnancy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (The TAP Study).Psychotherapy and psychosomatics · 2026Article
- Body image and social media as predictors of pregnancy health behaviors.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Study on Pregnant Women's Perceptions and Needs for Developing a WeChat Mini-Program for Physical Activity Management During Pregnancy.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Exploring the Mechanisms of Digital Health Technology-Driven Exercise During Pregnancy: A Realist Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
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- Mobile Prenatal Education and Its Impact on Reducing Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Retrospective Real-World Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Article
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- "Belly Only Pregnancy" content on social media and in internet blogs: a qualitative analysis on its definition and potential risks and benefits.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2022Article
- Overview of a new eHealth intervention to promote healthy eating and exercise in pregnancy: Initial user responses and acceptability.Internet interventions · 2021Article
- Feasibility and acceptability of a remotely-delivered behavioural health coaching intervention to limit gestational weight gain.Obesity science & practice · 2020Article
- The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Behavioral Intervention to Promote Appropriate Gestational Weight Gain.Maternal and child health journal · 2019Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity (PA) during pregnancy is associated with a variety of health benefits including a reduced risk of pregnancy related conditions such as pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension and leads to greater control over gestational weight gain. Despite these associated health benefits, very few pregnant women are sufficiently active. In an attempt to increase health outcomes, it is important to explore innovative ways to increase PA among pregnant women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of a four week web-based computer-tailored PA intervention among pregnant women.
methodsSeventy-seven participants were randomised into either: (1) an intervention group that received tailored PA advice and access to a resource library of articles relating to PA during pregnancy; or (2) a standard information group that only received access to the resources library. Objective moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was assessed at baseline and immediately post-intervention. Recruitment, attrition, intervention adherence, and website engagement were assessed. Questions on usability and satisfaction were administered post-intervention.
resultsFeasibility was demonstrated through acceptable recruitment (8.5 participants recruited and randomised/month), and attrition (25%). Acceptability among intervention group participants was positive with high intervention adherence (96% of 4 modules completed). High website engagement (participants logged in 1.6 times/week although only required to log in once per week), usability (75/100), and satisfaction outcomes were reported in both groups. However, participants in the intervention group viewed significantly more pages on the website (p < 0.05), reported that the website felt more personally relevant (p < 0.05), and significantly increased their MVPA from baseline to post-intervention (mean difference = 35.87 min), compared to the control group (mean difference = 9.83 min) (p < 0.05), suggesting efficacy.
conclusionsThe delivery of a computer-tailored web-based intervention designed to increase PA in pregnant women is feasible, well accepted and associated with increases in short-term MVPA. Findings suggest the use of computer-tailored information leads to greater website engagement, satisfaction and greater PA levels among pregnant women compared to a generic information only website.
trial registrationThe trial was 'retrospectively registered' with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ( ACTRN12614001105639 ) on 17
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