A Transgenerational e-Intervention for Gestational Diabetics and Their Offspring

N/ACompletedNCT01931280

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill50 enrolled

Overview

This study includes a behavioral educational intervention that focuses on healthy eating, physical activity and glucose management during pregnancy and post partum among women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

This is a pilot trial in which 50 women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes are randomized to either one of two groups: 1) active internet intervention or 2)Usual Care (Self-directed) educational intervention. The primary pregnancy outcome is change in A1C. The primary postpartum outcome is weight.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Pregnancy

Interventions

Lifestyle CounselingBEHAVIORAL

Participants receive lifestyle counseling on healthy eating and physical activity through an internet based program or self-directed educational program.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 21 YearsMax age: 35 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with gestational diabetes Confirmed singleton pregnancy 24-32 weeks gestation age Planning to deliver within the study area Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing diabetes (type 1 or 2) Non-english speaking Not planning to deliver in the study area

Locations (1)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in glycosylated hemoglobin

Time frame: Baseline and 36 weeks gestation

Secondary Outcomes

Change in weight after pregnancy

Time frame: 6 weeks postpartum to 30 weeks postpartum

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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