Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study will examine the effects of an online behavioral intervention to promote weight loss in low income postpartum women in the WIC program.

Detailed Description
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This program is designed to reduce postpartum weight retention in low income women in the WIC program. The weight loss program will be delivered over the internet and will use behavioral weight loss techniques.

Official Title
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Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women

Conditions
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Obesity

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Online postpartum weight control


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Women Age 18-40 years. Delivery within 6-52 weeks Exceed pre-pregnancy weight by at least 4.5 kg (10 pounds) or current body mass index (BMI) >/= 25 Current BMI > 22 English or Spanish speaking Has internet access at home or a landline Literacy of at least 5th grade reading level Has a cell phone Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or planning to become pregnant Relocating in the next year Serious psychological problems (untreated depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or medical problem (i.e. heart disease, cancer, renal disease and diabetes), for which physician supervision of diet and exercise prescription is needed.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Treatment Group<br>This group will be allowed access to an online weight loss program. The program is designed to help low income women lose weight through lifestyle intervention. | Behavioral: Online postpartum weight control<br>* The intervention group will be given access to an online weight loss program supplemented by monthly group meetings.<br>* Other names: Internet-based treatment for weight loss;|
| No Intervention: Standard WIC care<br>The control group will received Standard Care as provided through WIC. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weight | Women randomized to the weight loss group will be assessed over time at study entry, 6 months, and 12 months. The primary outcome is change from entry to the endpoint at 12 months. | 12 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calorie Intake | Calorie intake was measured over time at study entry, 6 and 12 months. The primary outcome is change from entry to 12 months. | 12 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Postpartum weight retention, Low income women, WIC, Online