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

Primary Purpose

Gestational Diabetes

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Prevention of recurrent gestational diabetes through weight loss and exercise (English & Spanish)
Lifestyle education (English & Spanish)
Sponsored by
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Gestational Diabetes focused on measuring Recurring Gestational Diabetes, Prevention

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 40 Years (Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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)

Sites / Locations

  • Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Intervention Group-English

Intervention Group-Spanish

Lifestyle education-English

Lifestyle education-Spanish

Arm Description

Intervention Group will be learning how to lose weight through healthy eating and moderate exercise. The goal is to get participants to lose 7% of body weight and increase physical activity to 2 1/2 hours per week. This group will be meeting one time per week for twelve weeks, and then one time per month until conception.

Intervention Group will be learning how to lose weight through healthy eating and moderate exercise. The goal is to get participants to lose 7% of body weight and increase physical activity to 2 1/2 hours per week. This group will be meeting one time per week for twelve weeks, and then one time per month until conception.

The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.

The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Gestational diabetes not present in pregnancy

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
May 4, 2009
Last Updated
July 25, 2016
Sponsor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00924599
Brief Title
A Pilot Study Using Weightloss and Exercise to Prevent Recurring Gestational Diabetes in Obese Women
Official Title
Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Pilot Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
June 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 2014 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Gestational Diabetes
Keywords
Recurring Gestational Diabetes, Prevention

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
12 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Intervention Group-English
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Intervention Group will be learning how to lose weight through healthy eating and moderate exercise. The goal is to get participants to lose 7% of body weight and increase physical activity to 2 1/2 hours per week. This group will be meeting one time per week for twelve weeks, and then one time per month until conception.
Arm Title
Intervention Group-Spanish
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Intervention Group will be learning how to lose weight through healthy eating and moderate exercise. The goal is to get participants to lose 7% of body weight and increase physical activity to 2 1/2 hours per week. This group will be meeting one time per week for twelve weeks, and then one time per month until conception.
Arm Title
Lifestyle education-English
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.
Arm Title
Lifestyle education-Spanish
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Prevention of recurrent gestational diabetes through weight loss and exercise (English & Spanish)
Intervention Description
Intervention groups will attend weekly sessions focused on healthy weight loss, healthy eating, exercise.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Lifestyle education (English & Spanish)
Intervention Description
The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Gestational diabetes not present in pregnancy
Time Frame
from conception to delivery

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 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 Exclusion Criteria: 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)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Suzanne Phelan, PhD.
Organizational Affiliation
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
City
San Luis Obispo
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
93405
Country
United States

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