A Personalized Telehealth Intervention for Health and Weight Loss in Postpartum Women (NCT01751230) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
A Personalized Telehealth Intervention for Health and Weight Loss in Postpartum Women
United States40 participantsStarted 2013-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to help women lose the weight they gained during their pregnancy using a SmartPhone app the investigators have developed called E-Moms. The investigators hypothesize that the moms given the app to use during the study will lose more weight than the moms who do not use the app.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Are a female who has delivered a baby within the last 2 months
* Are 18 years of age or older
* Have a body mass index ≥25 kg/m2 or \<40 kg/m2
* Are accepted for post-pregnancy WIC services
* Are English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Are participating in the Nurse Family Partnership program
* Had multiples in your most recent pregnancy
* Are unwilling to be assigned at random to either of the 2 study groups
* Are planning to move out of the study area within the next 6 months
* Have a history of psychiatric conditions or chronic disease than can impact body weight, appetite, or energy intake such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
* Currently use antipsychotic medications or have used such medications in the previous 12 months
* Have been diagnosis with type I diabetes
* Report having a heart attack, stroke, or being hospitalized or treated for chest pain
* Currently taking medications or supplements to aid in weight loss
* Have had weight loss surgery in the past year or plan to have it prior to study completion.
* Currently participating in another interventional study that influences weight control
* Currently abusing drugs or alcohol (up to 14 drinks per week allowed)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.