Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women (NCT01408147) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women
United States371 participantsStarted 2011-07
Plain-language summary
This study will examine the effects of an online behavioral intervention to promote weight loss in low income postpartum women in the WIC program.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 40 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women
* Age 18-40 years.
* Delivery within 6-52 weeks
* Exceed pre-pregnancy weight by at least 4.5 kg (10 pounds) or current body mass index (BMI) \>/= 25
* Current BMI \> 22
* English or Spanish speaking
* Has internet access at home or a landline
* Literacy of at least 5th grade reading level
* Has a cell phone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
* Relocating in the next year
* Serious psychological problems (untreated depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or medical problem (i.e. heart disease, cancer, renal disease and diabetes), for which physician supervision of diet and exercise prescription is needed.
What they're measuring
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Weight
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01408147
SponsorCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo