Status:

UNKNOWN

Lifestyle Interventions in Overweight and Obese Postpartum Women

Lead Sponsor:

Nottingham Trent University

Conditions:

Overweight and Obesity

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The current study aims to investigate the effects of a chosen technology-based exercise or healthy eating intervention that combines individual and group-based support, on weight loss and other health...

Detailed Description

The current study will investigate the effects of a chosen exercise or dietary intervention on BMI and other health-related parameters in postpartum women with overweight and obesity. Dietary or physi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Be at least 18 years old at the date of their first visit. Have a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 25 kg∙m2 (this will be worked out by the researchers using the participant's height and body weight). Have had a singleton pregnancy. Have had one pregnancy to date. Be 6 weeks-1 year postpartum (and had physician's approval to return to exercise).
  • Own a smartphone (able to download and use WhatsApp). In the researcher's opinion, the participant is able and willing to follow all trial requirements.

Exclusion

  • Have a clinical diagnosis of depression/postnatal depression. Currently enrolled on another weight loss programme. Currently consuming weight loss tablets/supplements. Have heart/liver/chronic renal disease. Have a clinical diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Consume excessive amounts of alcohol (regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week). Actively trying for another baby/planning a pregnancy in the next 6 months. Experienced a stillbirth. Have any health conditions that affect physical activity engagement. On any medication that affects the ability to exercise. On any medication that affects the ability to follow a healthy eating programme.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 19 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03826394

Start Date

August 19 2019

End Date

February 1 2020

Last Update

August 22 2019

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Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, NG11 6AP