Health Coach Support for Postpartum Women

Strategies for Implementing a Postpartum Lifestyle Intervention in WIC Clinics

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Obesity Gestational Diabetes Lifestyle, Healthy Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy PreDiabetes Hyperglycemia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
722 (estimated)
Sponsor
Tulane University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for postpartum women who are managing weight and blood sugar levels. Participants will receive coaching over in-person meetings and technology support to help improve their health after giving birth.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years old or older
  • I gave birth in the past 6 weeks to 12 months
  • I have obesity or a history of gestational diabetes
  • I do not have diabetes, other than gestational diabetes
  • My hemoglobin A1c is less than 6.5%
  • I am not currently pregnant and do not plan to be in the next 6 months
  • I have access to a smartphone
  • I am willing to participate and provide consent

You may not be able to join if

  • I have self-reported diabetes, other than gestational diabetes
  • I plan to move outside the study area in the next 12 months
  • I am an immediate family member of the WIC clinic staff
  • My ability to meet the trial requirements is in question by the study team

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The primary objective of the STRIVE study is to compare two implementation strategies for Diabetes Prevention Program delivery: an in-person health coach strategy (standard 24 in-person sessions at WIC clinics) vs. a multifaceted technology-assisted health coach implementation strategy (12 in-person sessions at WIC clinics supplemented by technology support) on implementation and health-related ou…
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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 (Curre…
Contacts

Tara Dobson, BA

504.988.9922

tdobson@tulane.edu

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Kirsten Dorans, ScD

504.988.0883

kdorans@tulane.edu

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