Partners in Health: A Couples-based Approach to Obesity Prevention
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/7/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 2014 |
| End Date: | May 2018 |
Partners in Health: A Couples-based Approach to Obesity Prevention.
The purpose of this pilot study is to test the feasibility of an innovative, couples based
approach to weight management during pregnancy. The primary hypothesis is that a
couples-based behavioral weight management program will reduce the rate of gestational weight
gain compared to standard care.
approach to weight management during pregnancy. The primary hypothesis is that a
couples-based behavioral weight management program will reduce the rate of gestational weight
gain compared to standard care.
Inclusion Criteria:
Pregnant Women
- >18 years old
- 15-22 weeks gestation
- BMI >= 25
- cohabitating with partner for at least 3 months or recently married
- willing to consent
Non-pregnant Partner
- BMI >= 25
- cohabitating with partner for at least 3 months or recently married
- willing to consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Untreated medical or psychological problem
- Inability to be physically active
We found this trial at
1
site
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Principal Investigator: Suzanne Phelan, PhD
Phone: 805-756-5365
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