Status:
TERMINATED
A Study of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet to Improve Maternal Health After Childbirth
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Conditions:
Obesity
Postpartum Weight Retention
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study is evaluating the effects of a standard diet to a low carbohydrate diet in obese women after having a baby. The purpose of the study is to determine if a low carbohydrate diet is associated ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Delivery at University of Texas Medical Branch
- Body max index greater than or equal to 30 kilograms/meters squared at the final prenatal visit prior to delivery.
- Singleton gestation.
- Accessibility to the internet.
- Basic understanding and comprehension of the English language to be assessed by study personnel at the time of recruitment.
Exclusion
- Diabetes mellitus on medication.
- Serious medical condition, such as heart failure, kidney failure, or severe asthma, as determined by the principle investigator.
- Planned pregnancy during study period.
- Enrolled in another trial that may affect outcome.
- Subject unlikely to be followed up after delivery.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 20 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04045353
Start Date
December 20 2019
End Date
July 1 2022
Last Update
April 18 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas, United States, 77555