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Better Lifestyle Counseling for African American Women During Pregnancy

A Randomized Control Trial to Improve Metabolic Outcomes in African American Pregnant Women

Who can join

Ages 18 to 40 · Women

Inclusion Criteria:

* African American pregnant woman.
* Women between 16 and 22 GWs.
* Overweight or obese - pregravid Body Mass Index \>25.0 kg/m2.
* Singleton gestation.
* Established prenatal care at The University of Illinois Hospital \& Health Sciences.
* System Obstetric (UIHHSS' OB) clinics. Able to understand, speak and write in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Multiple gestations.
* Night-shift work.
* Diagnosed sleep disorders.
* Known fetal chromosomal or anatomical abnormalities.
* Diagnosed mood disorders.
* Gestational diabetes in early pregnancy.
* Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥ 6.5%.
* Hypoglycemic medications.
* Stimulant medication or taking a sleeping aid.
* Active drug abuse/excessive alcohol intake.

About the study

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to establish the effectiveness of a culturally targeted and individually tailored behavioral intervention to promote maternal glucose metabolism in African American women.

What is being tested

• Better (behavioral)
• Birth Prep (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago · Participants: 150 · Started: Aug 16, 2022

Contact the study team

• Bilgay Izci Balserak, PhD · Phone: 312-996-2718

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05234125

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Overweight
• Obesity
• Parasomnias
• Healthy Sleep
• Tumors and Pregnancy
• Stress

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.