This is a randomized controlled pilot study to evaluate the utility of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 wearable activity tracker in pregnancy. It will determine the feasibility of assessing physical activity in pregnant patients using wearable activity trackers and collect pilot data on the behavioral impact of wearable activity trackers on physical activity in pregnancy.
Pregnant participants will be given a Garmin Vivosmart 5 wearable activity tracker. They will be randomized 1:1 as to whether they are able to see their personal activity information or being blinded to it. Participants will complete a questionnaire on their physical activity levels before initiating use of the activity tracker and following delivery. Participants' physical activity data, satisfaction with the device, and gestational and delivery outcomes will be collected.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
A watch-style wearable activity tracker which tracks steps, heart rate, activity level, and sleep quality.
Device use
The number of days that participants wear the study device during the study period
Time frame: Measured from study enrollment through 6 weeks postpartum, an average of 26 weeks
Participant satisfaction
Participant survey question asking "On a scale of 1 to 100, how satisfied were you with the activity tracker?" With a higher value representing a greater degree of satisfaction.
Time frame: Measured at 6 weeks postpartum.
Physical activity
The mean number of minutes of physical activity per week recorded by the wearable activity tracker.
Time frame: From enrollment through delivery
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