Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy
Recruiting · NCT05234125 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
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BetterBirth Prep
What this trial is about
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to establish the effectiveness of a culturally targeted and individually tailored behavioral intervention to promote maternal glucose metabolism in African American women.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 40 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- African American pregnant woman.
- Women between 16 and 22 GWs.
- Overweight or obese - pregravid Body Mass Index \>25.0 kg/m2.
- Singleton gestation.
- Established prenatal care at The University of Illinois Hospital \& Health Sciences.
- System Obstetric (UIHHSS' OB) clinics. Able to understand, speak and write in English.
Exclusion criteria
- Multiple gestations.
- Night-shift work.
- Diagnosed sleep disorders.
- Known fetal chromosomal or anatomical abnormalities.
- Diagnosed mood disorders.
- Gestational diabetes in early pregnancy.
- Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥ 6.5%.
- Hypoglycemic medications.
- Stimulant medication or taking a sleeping aid.
- Active drug abuse/excessive alcohol intake.
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, United States
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, United States