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Lifestyle Intervention to Improve Twin Pregnancy Outcomes
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial to is assess the benefits of holistic lifestyle interventions, including nutrition, physical activities, and mindfulness, aiming to reduce preterm birth in twins, potentially revolutionizing twin care globally. An initial integrated pilot study is be conducted to assess and refine the intervention methods. The primary objective of the pilot study is to evaluate feasibility. If deemed feasible, the full study will be implemented, incorporating data from pilot study participants into the main study. Objective of the full study: To evaluate if a multi-component lifestyle extends gestational age at delivery by one week. Additional objective: to evaluate if the intervention positively influences multiple secondary outcomes including pregnancy complications, neonatal and maternal outcomes, and maternal quality of life.
Official title: Lifestyle Intervention to Improve Twin Pregnancy Outcomes: an Integrated Pilot Study for a Multicentric Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
81
Start Date
2025-12-05
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2025-12-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
LIFETWIN
The LIFETWIN intervention provides 8 coaching sessions to women during pregnancy, focusing on nutrition (including multivitamin intake), physical activity and stress reduction.
Locations (4)
CHU Brugmann
Brussels, Belgium
Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
Genk, Belgium
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
Hôpital de la Citadelle
Liège, Belgium