Meal Delivery for Postpartum Weight Management

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byCamille S Worthington, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is being done to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a meal delivery intervention among low-income postpartum women with obesity.

Research Team

Camille S Worthington, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for low-income postpartum women with obesity who are 18 or older, have had a healthy single baby recently, and live where meal delivery is available. They should not be on weight-impacting meds, involved in other diet studies, or have severe mental health issues.

Inclusion Criteria

Initiated prenatal care at a University of Alabama at Birmingham prenatal clinic

I am 18 years old or older.

Body mass index >= 30 at enrollment

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Exclusion Criteria

Participation in another dietary and/or weight management intervention postpartum

I have been diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia.

I have a major health condition like kidney disease, cancer, or diabetes.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Meal Delivery (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests if delivering meals to new moms with obesity is practical and well-received. It's focused on those who've just given birth and meet specific income criteria.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Meal DeliveryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Meal delivery intervention program designed to help low income postpartum women lose weight through weekly meal delivery and behavioral strategies.