Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy
A Randomized Control Trial to Improve Metabolic Outcomes in African American Pregnant Women
University of Illinois at Chicago
150 participants
Aug 16, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- 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 Criteria10
- 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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Interventions
It is a nonpharmacologic sleep intervention to improve maternal glucose metabolism in African American Pregnant Women (AAPW). Sleep BETTER is composed of sleep hygiene practices and cognitive-behavioral principles.
The intervention involves training about pregnancy-related issues, and follow up
Locations(2)
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NCT05234125