Support for lifestyle changes after childbirth
Information and Communication Technology -Based Health Behavior Change Support System to Modify Lifestyle After Delivery: Randomized Controlled Intervention Study
This study is testing if a new online support program can help women with obesity make healthier lifestyle changes after giving birth, compared to regular counseling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Oulu University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oulu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06241144 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of an information and communication technology-based health behavior change support system (HBCSS) in helping women with obesity modify their lifestyle after delivery. The study involves 200 participants who are randomly assigned to receive either conventional postpartum lifestyle counseling or counseling plus access to a web-based HBCSS application for 12 months. The application is designed to encourage behavior change through persuasive design and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Participants will be monitored for weight changes and other health outcomes over a period of up to 24 months.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 years and older with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 30.0 kg/m² or higher who are smartphone users.
Not a fit: Patients with eating disorders, severe mental disorders, or those using other lifestyle support systems or medications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postpartum weight retention and improve long-term health outcomes for women with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using technology-based interventions for lifestyle changes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pre-pregnancy BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m\^2 * Smartphone user Exclusion Criteria: * Eating disorder * Severe mental disorder * Use of other lifestyle support system or medication * Non-Finnish speaker
Where this trial is running
Oulu
- Oulu University Hospital — Oulu, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marja Vääräsmäki, Professor — Research Unit of Clinical Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Sanna Mustaniemi, PhD
- Email: sanna.mustaniemi@oulu.fi
- Phone: +358 8669 9500
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.