Using biofeedback to help manage weight and health in pregnant women with obesity
Official title: Glycemic Pattern Biofeedback as Lifestyle Modification Tool in Pregnancies with Obesity
Funded at Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst · NIH-11170311 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $200,616 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM109096-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11170311 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women with obesity, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds or racial minorities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those without obesity may not receive any benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.