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Efficacy of a Structured Weight Loss Program in Overweight Women With a History of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

NCT01325805 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 7

Last updated 2022-01-03

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Summary

Overweight and obesity has been associated with a number of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women of reproductive age, including infertility and early pregnancy loss. Recent data suggests that overweight and obese patients are also at increased risk of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), a devastating condition that affects 1% of the fertile population.

The investigators propose a prospective, randomized controlled trial in which overweight and obese patients with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss are enrolled in a structured, 6 month, weight loss program or provided routine counseling regarding the importance of weight loss. Pregnancy outcomes will then be followed to assess miscarriage rates. Metabolic outcomes, such as lipid and glucose profiles, will also be evaluated.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Structured Weight Loss Program

Those patients randomized to the structured weight loss group will have a formal evaluation and counseling a medical endocrinologist specializing in weight management. The structured weight loss program will consist of meeting with a dietician who will guide them on following a hypocaloric diet with a calorie deficit of 750kcal/day. The weight loss goal will be to lose 1-1.5 pounds/week. The participants will receive teaching utilizing the American Diabetes Association Exchange Lists and will receive sample meal plans. In addition, participants will be seen by the dietitian once a week for a month, then every 2 weeks for 2 months, then once per month for 3 months. Patients randomized to the study group will continue in the structured weight loss program for 6 months.

BEHAVIORAL

Routine Weight Loss Counseling

Participants randomized to the routine weight loss counseling group will receive the ACOG Patient Education pamphlets on obesity.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Ruth Bunker Lathi · Stanford University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
39 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-12-31
Primary Completion
2013-12-31
Completion
2013-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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