A Pilot Study Using Weightloss and Exercise to Prevent Recurring Gestational Diabetes in Obese Women

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo12 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of recruiting and providing a behavioral weight loss program prior to pregnancy to reduce gestational diabetes recurrence.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Gestational Diabetes

Interventions

Prevention of recurrent gestational diabetes through weight loss and exercise (English & Spanish)BEHAVIORAL

Intervention groups will attend weekly sessions focused on healthy weight loss, healthy eating, exercise.

Lifestyle education (English & Spanish)BEHAVIORAL

The lifestyle education group will focus on learning about healthy eating, and healthy activity. This group will also learn stress reduction techniques as well as new ways of increasing activity. Group will meet one time per month for 3 months, then once a month until conception.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * GDM in last pregnancy * BMI 30-40 * Age 18-40 * 1-5 years since last pregnancy * Non-smoking * English or Spanish speaking * Planning to have a baby but willing to use birth control during the 3 month weight loss program Exclusion Criteria: * 3 or more miscarriages * History of infertility * Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes * Any weight loss since last pregnancy (based on last pre-pregnancy weight) * History of major psychiatric illness, drug abuse, or unsafe dieting practices * History of bariatric surgery, major medical conditions that prohibit physical activity or dietary intervention (MD consent may be required)

Locations (1)

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Gestational diabetes not present in pregnancy

Time frame: from conception to delivery

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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