Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Overweight or Obesity, Pregnancy Related, Sleep Disturbances, Sleep Hygiene, Pregnancy Complications, Diversity, Stress, Psychological, Fitness Trackers, Exercise, African Americans, Disparities in Pregnancy Complications, Sleep Disparities
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05234125
- Run by
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- People needed
- 150
- Starts
- 2022-08-16
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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.
You may not qualify if…
- 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (enrolling)
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (enrolling)
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