Status:
COMPLETED
Hormonal Regulation of Postpartum Weight and Presence of Gut Peptides in Human Milk
Lead Sponsor:
University of Wyoming
Conditions:
Maternal Obesity Syndrome
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Hormonal Regulation of Postpartum Weight and Presence of Gut Peptides in Human Milk Studies suggest that childbearing is an important contributor to the development of obesity in many women and that b...
Detailed Description
Role of Ghrelin and PYY in Postpartum Body Weight Regulation and Presence in Human Milk. This study evaluated whether fasting or postprandial ghrelin or PYY is different between lactating and nonlact...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy women (non-smokers) at least 18 years old who did not have any pregnancy complications, and gave birth to their first child within one month.
- The study is open to women who are breastfeeding or formula feeding.
Exclusion
- Smoker,
- had twins or triples,
- had any major complication of pregnancy(example,
- gestational diabetes);
- have kidney, liver, hormonal, stomach, intestine,lung, heart or blood disease. This also includes high blood pressure;
- use prescription or over-the-counter medicine or herbal drinks or pills.
- History of depression, anxiety, disordered eating, other psychological problems, alcoholism or other substance abuse.
- Severely claustrophobic.
- Having a strong fear of needles and/or do not feel you can have blood drawn every 30 minutes from a plastic catheter.
- Are not able to or willing to fully participate in the study, and are pregnant, anemic or have a thyroid problem.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01514539
Start Date
August 1 2009
End Date
April 1 2014
Last Update
January 9 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Nutritional and Exercise Lab University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming, United States, 82071