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NCT05234125 Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy

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NCT ID NCT05234125
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Illinois at Chicago
Condition Overweight or Obesity
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2022-08-16
Primary Completion 2026-11-02

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
BetterBirth Prep

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2022-08-16 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-02.

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Brief 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 Criteria

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.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Bilgay Izci Balserak, PhD

✉ bilgay@uic.edu

📞 312-996-2718

Principal Investigator

Bilgay Izci Balserak, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Illinois at Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05234125 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Overweight or Obesity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05234125 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05234125 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bilgay@uic.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05234125 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States, Chicago, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05234125 clinical trial?

NCT05234125 is sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago. The principal investigator is Bilgay Izci Balserak, PhD at University of Illinois at Chicago. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.

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