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

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Nutritional and Exercise Lab University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming, United States, 82071