A Transgenerational e-Intervention for Gestational Diabetics and Their Offspring
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes MellitusPregnancy
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Lifestyle Counseling
- Registration Number
- NCT01931280
- Lead Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Brief Summary
This study includes a behavioral educational intervention that focuses on healthy eating, physical activity and glucose management during pregnancy and post partum among women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
- Detailed Description
This is a pilot trial in which 50 women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes are randomized to either one of two groups: 1) active internet intervention or 2)Usual Care (Self-directed) educational intervention. The primary pregnancy outcome is change in A1C. The primary postpartum outcome is weight.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnosed with gestational diabetes Confirmed singleton pregnancy 24-32 weeks gestation age Planning to deliver within the study area
Exclusion Criteria
- Pre-existing diabetes (type 1 or 2) Non-english speaking Not planning to deliver in the study area
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Lifestyle Counseling Lifestyle Counseling Participants will obtain access to an internet-based educational intervention.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in glycosylated hemoglobin Baseline and 36 weeks gestation
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in weight after pregnancy 6 weeks postpartum to 30 weeks postpartum
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
🇺🇸Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States