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Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy
Led by University of Illinois at Chicago · Updated on 2025-04-04
150
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
245 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- African American pregnant woman.
- Women between 16 and 22 gestational weeks.
- Overweight or obese with pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index greater than 25.0 kg/m2.
- Singleton gestation.
- Established prenatal care at The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System obstetric clinics.
- Able to understand, speak, and write in English.
You will not qualify if you...
- Multiple gestations.
- Night-shift work.
- Diagnosed sleep disorders.
- Known fetal chromosomal or anatomical abnormalities.
- Diagnosed mood disorders.
- Gestational diabetes diagnosed in early pregnancy.
- Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) greater than or equal to 6.5%.
- Use of hypoglycemic medications.
- Use of stimulant medication or sleeping aids.
- Active drug abuse or excessive alcohol intake.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 606012
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2
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
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Research Team
B
Bilgay Izci Balserak, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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