Healthy Diet for Healthy Moms and Babies



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Obesity Weight Loss
Therapuetic Areas:Endocrinology
Healthy:No
Age Range:19 - 40
Updated:5/5/2018
Start Date:May 1, 2018
End Date:December 31, 2020
Contact:Arpita Basu, PHD
Email:arpita.basu@unlv.edu
Phone:7028954576

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria
The purpose of this clinical study is to collect baseline information on dietary habits and
metabolic risk factors, and to examine the effects of a dietary intervention focusing on
fiber and antioxidant rich berries on the development of gestational diabetes, glucose and
lipid control and inflammation in obese pregnant women at risk of developing diabetes. With
the ongoing epidemic of obesity, the prevalence of gestational diabetes is significantly
increasing and the goal of this research is to identify optimal dietary strategies that can
reverse this condition or control the rise in blood glucose among those with already
developed diabetes.


Inclusion Criteria:

- first trimester of pregnancy, obesity, previous history of gestational diabetes,
singleton pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

- • Twin or multiple pregnancy

- Chronic pre-pregnancy conditions (CHD, cancer)

- Gastrointestinal conditions

- Anemia

- Allergic to berries and fiber

- Vegetarian food habits or special diets

- Not proficient in English and/or unable to provide consent
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University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Phone: 702-895-4328
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