Clinical trials: Postpartum Weight
Weight
The Impact of Contraception on Postpartum Weight Loss
This is a prospective mixed methods study to assess weight changes in women randomized to receive Implanon ® or Depo Provera® (DMPA) immediately postpartum compared to women who choose non-hormonal contraception or no…
- Trial name
- PPWL (NCT02144259)
- Testing
- DMPA immediately postpartum, Implanon immediately postpartum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity
Promoting Postpartum Weight Loss in Overweight Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate, in a five-year randomized controlled trial, the efficacy of an intervention (AMP - ACTIVE MOTHERS POSTPARTUM) to increase physical activity and promote a healthy diet (decreased calorie…
- Trial name
- NCT00212251
- Testing
- moderate exercise and healthy, low-fat diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Lactational Amenorrhea, Body Weight Changes
Effects of Exercise and Yogurt on Bone Mineral Density and Immunological Factors in Human Milk: The MEEMA Study
Obesity in America has risen to epidemic levels over the past 20 years. For women, childbearing itself could be a contributing factor to this high prevalence of excess weight.
- Conditions
- Lactational Amenorrhea, Body Weight Changes, Bone Loss
- Trial name
- MEEMA (NCT03732261)
- Testing
- Exercise and dietary
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University
Weight Loss, Gestational Diabetes
Pragmatic Lifestyle Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy Intervention for Overweight Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
This study is designed to determine if a postnatal lifestyle intervention will lead to weight reduction over a 12 month period post-delivery in women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and who have a BMI…
- Trial name
- PAIGE2 (NCT04579016)
- Testing
- PAIGE2 lifestyle intervention, Standard care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Weight Loss, Postpartum Weight Retention
Weight Loss and Physical Fitness Following Pregnancy in Active Duty Women
Pregnancy and delivery are major stressors on the female body and contribute significantly to permanent weight gain and associated morbidity in women.
- Trial name
- PADaWL (NCT05518604)
- Testing
- Counseling with goal of modifying eating behaviors
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tripler Army Medical Center
Obesity, Gestational Diabetes
Strategies for Implementing a Postpartum Lifestyle Intervention in WIC Clinics
The primary objective of the STRIVE study is to compare two implementation strategies for Diabetes Prevention Program delivery: an in-person health coach strategy (standard 24 in-person sessions at WIC clinics) vs.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Gestational Diabetes, Lifestyle, Healthy, Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy
- Trial name
- STRIVE (NCT06116149)
- Testing
- In-person health coach delivery of the GLB, Technology-assisted health coach delivery of the GLB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 722 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Obesity
Building Social Networks to Enhance Postpartum Weight Loss and Appropriate Infant Feeding Practices
The purpose of this study is to examine whether we can use social networks to spread health information and health behaviors that 1) support women in returning to their pre-pregnancy weight after delivery; and 2) promote healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT01081340
- Testing
- Social network building intervention, Home visit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Overweight, Pregnancy
Effects of Antenatal Nutrition Counseling on Maternal and Infant Outcomes
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether individualized antenatal nutrition counseling provided between 24 and 36 weeks of gestation could improve maternal dietary quality, dietary inflammatory potential, gestational…
- Trial name
- NCT07845773
- Testing
- Dietitian-Led Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Diet, Healthy, Inactivity, Physical
Feasibility of Cardiovascular Health Intervention Within Evidence-based Home Visiting
The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of brief lifestyle intervention modules designed to promote healthy eating, activity, and weight control for pregnant and postpartum clients…
- Conditions
- Diet, Healthy, Inactivity, Physical, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT05750407
- Testing
- Lifestyle change
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Breastfeeding
Impact of a Smartphone Application on Postpartum Weight Loss and Breastfeeding Rates Among Low-income, Urban Women
Breastfed babies have significant health benefits extending beyond infancy, including lower rates of childhood obesity and infection.
- Trial name
- NCT03167073
- Testing
- BreastFeeding Friend (BFF), dummy app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine