Phelan 2010.
Trial name or title | Fit Moms ‐ an Internet‐based Postpartum Weight Loss Program (FM). |
Methods | Randomised controlled trial. |
Participants | Inclusion: age 18‐35 years; delivery within 6‐52 weeks (up to 6 months postpartum), exceed prepregnancy weight by at least 6.8 kg (15 pounds); current BMI > 22; English speaking; has computer with Internet access; literacy of at least 5th grade reading level. Exclusion: pregnant or planning to become pregnant; relocating in the next year; serious medical problem (i.e. heart disease, cancer, renal disease and diabetes), for which physician supervision of diet and exercise prescription is needed. |
Interventions | Intervention: enhanced WIC weight loss program. Participants randomised into this condition will receive standard WIC care, but will also receive weight loss classes provided through the Internet. Topics will cover behavioural weight loss topics, based off the protocols of the Look AHEAD program. Control: standard WIC care. Participants randomised to this group will receive standard WIC care and an information packet surround healthy eating and activity topics. |
Outcomes | Feasibility and effectiveness (weight loss) of protocol for WIC counsellors reinforcing adherence to web‐based program. |
Starting date | June 2010. |
Contact information | Dr. Suzanne Phelan, California Polytechnic State University, USA. |
Notes | The study has been completed but results have not been published yet. |