Strategies for Implementing a Postpartum Lifestyle Intervention in WIC Clinics
Launched by TULANE UNIVERSITY · Nov 2, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of August 19, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
The STRIVE study is looking to find the best way to help new moms who are dealing with issues like obesity or a history of gestational diabetes after giving birth. The researchers want to compare two different ways of delivering a program designed to help prevent diabetes: one where participants meet in person with a health coach for 24 sessions at WIC clinics, and another that combines 12 in-person sessions with additional support through technology, like apps or online resources. This study aims to see which approach works better for improving health in postpartum women.
To participate in this study, you need to be a woman aged 18 or older who has given birth within the last 6 weeks to 12 months and has a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, or has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. You should not have any other type of diabetes and must be willing to attend sessions and use a smartphone. If you qualify and decide to join, you can expect to receive guidance and support to help you adopt healthier habits during this important time in your life. The study is currently recruiting participants, so if you're interested, please reach out for more information!
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria for Clinics:
- • Serve a large number of WIC postpartum participants
- • Willing and able to provide space for the study
- Inclusion Criteria for Participants:
- • Age 18 or older
- • Gave birth in the past 6 weeks to 12 months
- • Obesity or history of gestational diabetes mellitus (Current BMI ≥30 kg/m², OR Medical-record documented history of gestational diabetes mellitus and BMI ≥25 kg/m²)
- • No self-reported diabetes (other than gestational diabetes)
- • Hemoglobin A1c \<6.5%
- • Not currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- • No plans to move outside of the study region in the next 12 months
- • Access to a smartphone
- • Willing and able to participate in the intervention and provide consent
- • Not an immediate family member of the staff at the WIC clinic
- • Other concerns regarding ability to meet trial requirements, at the discretion of the principal investigator or study coordinator
About Tulane University
Tulane University, a prestigious institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is dedicated to advancing medical research and improving public health through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, Tulane leverages its extensive resources and expertise in various fields, including tropical medicine, infectious diseases, and population health. The university's commitment to ethical research practices and patient-centered approaches ensures that clinical trials conducted under its auspices not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also prioritize the well-being of participants. As a leader in clinical research, Tulane University aims to translate findings into tangible health solutions that benefit local communities and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported