A Pilot Study Using Weightloss and Exercise to Prevent Recurring Gestational Diabetes in Obese Women

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Gestational Diabetes

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of recruiting and providing a behavioral weight loss program prior to pregnancy to reduce gestational diabetes recurrence.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00924599

Run by

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

People needed

12

Starts

2009-06-01

Expected to finish

2014-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-07-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• GDM in last pregnancy
• BMI 30-40
• Age 18-40
• 1-5 years since last pregnancy
• Non-smoking
• English or Spanish speaking
• Planning to have a baby but willing to use birth control during the 3 month weight loss program

You may not qualify if…

• 3 or more miscarriages
• History of infertility
• Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
• Any weight loss since last pregnancy (based on last pre-pregnancy weight)
• History of major psychiatric illness, drug abuse, or unsafe dieting practices
• History of bariatric surgery, major medical conditions that prohibit physical activity or dietary intervention (MD consent may be required)

Where it is running

• Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center — San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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