A Study of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet to Improve Maternal Health After Childbirth
Purpose
The study is evaluating the effects of a standard diet to a low carbohydrate diet in obese women after having a baby. The purpose of the study is to determine if a low carbohydrate diet is associated with improvement in insulin sensitivity in postpartum women.
Conditions
- Obesity
- Postpartum Weight Retention
- Insulin Sensitivity
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 50 Years
- Eligible Genders
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Delivery at University of Texas Medical Branch - Body max index greater than or equal to 30 kilograms/meters squared at the final prenatal visit prior to delivery. - Singleton gestation. - Accessibility to the internet. - Basic understanding and comprehension of the English language to be assessed by study personnel at the time of recruitment.
Exclusion Criteria
- Diabetes mellitus on medication. - Serious medical condition, such as heart failure, kidney failure, or severe asthma, as determined by the principle investigator. - Planned pregnancy during study period. - Enrolled in another trial that may affect outcome. - Subject unlikely to be followed up after delivery.
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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No Intervention Standard of care |
Subjects will receive standard counseling on obesity as part of routine postpartum care. |
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Active Comparator Low carbohydrate diet education |
Subjects will receive educational materials regarding a low carbohydrate diet in addition to the standard counseling on obesity as part of routine postpartum care. |
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Active Comparator Low carbohydrate diet education with behavioral component |
Subjects will receive in person instruction regarding a low carbohydrate diet as part of a 12 week course, in addition to receiving educational materials regarding a low carbohydrate diet and the standard counseling on obesity as part of routine postpartum care. |
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More Details
- Status
- Terminated
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston