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Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy

Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago

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.

This is a randomized controlled parallel-group trial with two arms. Potential subjects will be identified from the OB Clinics at UI health systems, the University of Illinois at Chicago. After baseline assessments, the subjects will be randomized to the attention control arm (Birth-Prep) or BETTER intervention.

Where this study is enrolling

Who can participate

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.

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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.