RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05234125

Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy

A Randomized Control Trial to Improve Metabolic Outcomes in African American Pregnant Women

Sponsor

University of Illinois at Chicago

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Aug 16, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Exercise Pregnancy Complications Stress, Psychological Pregnancy Related Sleep Hygiene Overweight or Obesity Sleep Disturbances Diversity Fitness Trackers African Americans Disparities in Pregnancy Complications Sleep Disparities

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

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Better and a behavioral approach called Birth Prep for people with african americans, disparities in pregnancy complications, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include women aged 18 Years to 40 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBetter

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.

BEHAVIORALBirth Prep

The intervention involves training about pregnancy-related issues, and follow up