Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy
A Randomized Control Trial to Improve Metabolic Outcomes in African American Pregnant Women
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 18 Years to 40 Years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
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.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Official eligibility criteria
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.
Study sites (2)
IL
- University of Illinois at Chicago · Chicago, IL 606012Bilgay Izci B Balserak, PhD · Study contact · 13129962718 · bilgay@uic.eduMore trials in Chicago
- University of Illinois at Chicago · Chicago, IL 60612Bilgay Izci Balserak, PhD · Study contact · 312-996-2718More trials in Chicago