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Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Interventions
Behavioral: TLC Group Prenatal Care
Registration Number
NCT04090307
Lead Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Brief Summary

To conduct a randomized trial to determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal and neonatal outcomes in women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Detailed Description

Long term, the investigator aims to test the central hypothesis that those in TLC will have better maternal and neonatal outcomes than those in TC. The objective is to conduct a randomized trial to determine the effect of TLC group prenatal care on birthweight and neonatal body composition, maternal healthy lifestyle and diabetes-related outcomes, delivery and neonatal outcomes, and psychosocial stress and depression.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
416
Inclusion Criteria
  • English speaking
  • ≤16 weeks gestation
  • Two or more of the following GDM risk factors:
  • BMI ≥ 25
  • Physical inactivity
  • First degree relative with diabetes
  • High risk race or ethnicity (African American, Latino, Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islander)
  • Prior infant weighing ≥ 4,000 g
  • Prior GDM
  • Hypertension (140/90 mm Hg or receiving treatment)
  • High-density lipoprotein cholesterol level <35 mg/dL or triglycerides > 250 mg/dL
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • A1c ≥ 5.7%
  • Impaired glucose tolerance
  • Impaired fasting glucose on previous testing
  • History of cardiovascular disease
  • Ability to attend group prenatal visits at specified days and times
  • Willingness to be randomized
  • Ability to give informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Type 2 diabetes (eligible for Diabetes Group Care)
  • Positive glucose challenge test during early pregnancy
  • Multiple gestation (require extra care)
  • Major fetal anomaly (require extra care)
  • Serious medical co-morbidity necessitating more care than can be safely provided in group setting, as deemed by medical provider (require extra care)
  • Serious psychiatric illness, including schizophrenia, necessitating more care than can be safely provided in group setting, as deemed by medical provider (require extra care)
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TLC Group Prenatal CareTLC Group Prenatal CareTLC will start in the late first trimester or early second trimester and run for \~6-10 sessions. Groups of 2-10 consented women, with two or more GDM risk factors, will meet under the supervision of an obstetric provider (nurse practitioner or MD) and co-facilitator (health educator, nutritionist, or nurse) for two-hour sessions. A major focus of TLC will be education, and much of each visit will be spent on pregnancy, exercise/nutrition education, and behavioral health.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effects of TLC group prenatal care on birth weightDelivery/within 1 week of delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant weight in grams

Effects of TLC group prenatal care on neonatal lengthDelivery/within 1 week of delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant length in cm

Effects on TLC group prenatal care on neonatal head circumferenceDelivery/within 1 week of delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant head circumference in cm

Effects of TLC group prenatal care on infant skinfold thicknessDelivery/within 1 week of delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant skinfold thickness of ilium, thigh, triceps, and subscapular

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maternal diagnosis of gestational diabetesUp to the time of delivery

Assessing maternal diagnosis of gestational diabetes using 2-step method(1-hour glucose challenge test, 3-hour glucose tolerance test, need for medication)

Physical activity and eating behaviorAt enrollment, the last study visit/delivery, and 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on physical activity and eating behavior survey

Maternal gestational weight gainInitial visit through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal gestational weight gain

Maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including gestational hypertension, chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLPInitial visit through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Rates of appointment attendanceUp to the time of delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on number of prenatal visits attended

Rates of maternal postpartum visit attendance for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on postpartum visit attendance

Rate of maternal contraception initiation for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care.Delivery through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal postpartum contraception initiation

Breastfeeding rates among those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care.Delivery through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal breastfeeding

Postpartum weight retentionUp to 12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal postpartum weight retention

Postpartum 2 hour glucose tolerance testing (if applicable)4-12 weeks Postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal glucose tolerance testing

Insulin resistanceThrough study completion, up to 12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal insulin resistance (fasting and 30 min insulin).

Insulin sensitivityThrough study completion, up to 12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal insulin sensitivity (fasting and 30 min insulin).

Assessing prenatal care patient satisfaction for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care using a satisfaction survey.Delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal prenatal care satisfaction

Neonatal gestational age at deliveryDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant gestational age at delivery

Induction of labor rates for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal careDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal induction of labor

Mode of delivery for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care.Delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC)on maternal mode of delivery

Neonatal shoulder dystocia rates for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care.Delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant shoulder dystocia

Neonatal APGAR scoreDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant APGAR score

Neonatal cord blood analytesDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant cord blood analytes, c-peptide.

Neonatal cord blood analytes of pH for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care.Delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant cord blood analytes, pH.

Neonatal cord blood analytes of base excess for those in TLC compared to traditional prenatal care.Delivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant cord blood analytes, base excess.

Neonatal NICU admissionDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant NICU admission

Neonatal hypoglycemiaDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant hypoglycemia

Neonatal hematocritDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant hematocrit

Neonatal jaundiceDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant jaundice

Neonatal respiratory distress syndromeDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant respiratory distress syndrome

Neonatal stillbirthDelivery

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on infant stillbirth

DepressionEnrollment through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal depression using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Psychosocial stressEnrollment through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal stress using the perceived stress scale

Determine the effect of TLC on psychosocial stress and depression using the pregnancy distress questionnaireEnrollment through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal distress

Determine the effect of TLC on psychosocial stress and depression using the life events checklistEnrollment through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal life events

Determine the effect of TLC on psychosocial stress and depression using the generalized anxiety disorder-7 testEnrollment through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal anxiety

Determine the effect of TLC on psychosocial stress and depression using the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire (MCTQ)Enrollment through 4-12 weeks postpartum

Determine the effect of Targeted Lifestyle Change Group Prenatal Care (TLC) on maternal sleep hygiene.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Washington University in St. Louis

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

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