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Official title Weight Loss and Physical Fitness Following Pregnancy in Active Duty Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05518604
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Pregnancy and delivery are major stressors on the female body and contribute significantly to permanent weight gain and associated morbidity in women. This can profoundly affect the ability of active duty (AD) women to advance in their career.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 44, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Active Duty from any service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard.
- Any rank
- Singleton Pregnancy
- Delivery between 36weeks and 41weeks EGA
- Non obese (\<30BMI) at NOB appointment in 1st trimester.
You likely can't join if
- Obese ( \> 30 BMI) at NOB appointment in 1st trimester
- Delivery before 36 weeks
- Severe maternal morbidity requiring prolonged ( \> 1week) postpartum admission
- NICU admission \> 2 week
- Profile beyond pregnancy profile limiting ability to exercise or take physical fitness exam.
- Desires to take a leave of duty or separation from duty in the first 18 months following pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Active Duty from any service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard.
- Any rank
- Singleton Pregnancy
- Delivery between 36weeks and 41weeks EGA
- Non obese (\<30BMI) at NOB appointment in 1st trimester.
- Any type of delivery (spontaneous vaginal delivery, operative vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery)
- First term pregnancy
- Live birth
- Must have documented standardized fitness evaluation for record prior to pregnancy
- Must have plan to remain on AD for a minimum of 18 months following delivery.
- Not planning short interval pregnancy within 18 months of delivery
- Must be planning on staying on Oahu for a minimum of 12 months following delivery
- Obese ( \> 30 BMI) at NOB appointment in 1st trimester
- Delivery before 36 weeks
- Severe maternal morbidity requiring prolonged ( \> 1week) postpartum admission
- NICU admission \> 2 week
- Profile beyond pregnancy profile limiting ability to exercise or take physical fitness exam.
- Desires to take a leave of duty or separation from duty in the first 18 months following pregnancy
- No physical fitness test for record in the year prior to pregnancy.
- Prior pregnancy beyond 20 weeks
- Planning future pregnancy within 18 months of delivery
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 44 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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