Using biofeedback to help manage weight and health in pregnant women with obesity
Glycemic Pattern Biofeedback as Lifestyle Modification Tool in Pregnancies with Obesity
This study is looking at how using real-time glucose monitoring can help pregnant women with obesity make healthier choices about eating and exercise, especially for those from communities that face more challenges, to support their health and weight during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170311 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how biofeedback from continuous glucose monitoring can help pregnant women with obesity manage their weight and health. By providing real-time feedback on glucose levels, the study aims to encourage healthier eating and physical activity behaviors. The approach focuses on women from vulnerable populations, particularly those with low socioeconomic status and racial minorities, who are at higher risk for obesity-related complications during pregnancy. The goal is to develop a cost-effective intervention that can be easily implemented in clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women with obesity, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds or racial minorities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those without obesity may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for both mothers and their children by reducing excessive weight gain during pregnancy and associated health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that behavioral counseling and self-monitoring techniques can improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jansen, Lisa Tjorven — Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Jansen, Lisa Tjorven
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.