​ACCELEROMETRY
We are recruiting healthy pregnant individuals to participate in a study aimed at establishing exercise intensity cut-off points for physical activity using accelerometers (e.g. ActiGraph and Actical). This study will help the field of research interested in maternal health and lifestyle habits determine how to measure physical activity levels (i.e. sedentary, light, moderate, and vigorous physical activity) in pregnant populations. 

    To Express Interest OR Find Out More:

Am I Eligible?

  • 18-40 years of age
  • Pregnant with a singleton fetus
  • Normal weight or overweight prior to pregnancy (BMI of 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m^2)

What Is in It for Me?

  • $20 gift card for your participation and time
  • Satisfaction knowing that you are making an impactful contribution to this field of research 

What Is My Role as a Participant?

  • Fill out a short questionnaire 
  • Physical activity assessment 
  • Fitness test
  • Allow us to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and expired gas
  • Give us approximately 3-4 hours of your time 
The ethical aspects of this study have been reviewed and approved by the Research Ethics Board at the University of Ottawa (REB: H-04-22-8019)