Trial Outcomes & Findings for Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women (NCT NCT01408147)

NCT ID: NCT01408147

Last Updated: 2020-09-16

Results Overview

Women randomized to the weight loss group will be assessed over time at study entry, 6 months, and 12 months. The primary outcome is change from entry to the endpoint at 12 months.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

371 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 months

Results posted on

2020-09-16

Participant Flow

12 WIC Clinics Recruited; 371 participants total across all clinics

Unit of analysis: 12

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment Group
This group will be allowed access to an online weight loss program. The program is designed to help low income women lose weight through lifestyle intervention. Online postpartum weight control: The intervention group will be given access to an online weight loss program supplemented by monthly group meetings.
Standard WIC Care
The control group will received Standard Care as provided through WIC.
Overall Study
STARTED
174 5
197 6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
174 5
196 6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0 0
1 0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Treatment Group
This group will be allowed access to an online weight loss program. The program is designed to help low income women lose weight through lifestyle intervention. Online postpartum weight control: The intervention group will be given access to an online weight loss program supplemented by monthly group meetings.
Standard WIC Care
The control group will received Standard Care as provided through WIC.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment Group
n=174 Participants
This group will be allowed access to an online weight loss program. The program is designed to help low income women lose weight through lifestyle intervention. Online postpartum weight control: The intervention group will be given access to an online weight loss program supplemented by monthly group meetings.
Standard WIC Care
n=197 Participants
The control group will received Standard Care as provided through WIC.
Total
n=371 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
27.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.2 • n=93 Participants
28.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.5 • n=4 Participants
28.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.4 • n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
174 Participants
n=93 Participants
197 Participants
n=4 Participants
371 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
146 Participants
n=93 Participants
157 Participants
n=4 Participants
303 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
28 Participants
n=93 Participants
40 Participants
n=4 Participants
68 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
174 Participants
n=93 Participants
196 Participants
n=4 Participants
370 Participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: This cluster randomized trial included 11 clinics. Participant numbers reflect number of people randomized within the clinics.

Women randomized to the weight loss group will be assessed over time at study entry, 6 months, and 12 months. The primary outcome is change from entry to the endpoint at 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment Group
n=174 Participants
This group will be allowed access to an online weight loss program. The program is designed to help low income women lose weight through lifestyle intervention. Online postpartum weight control: The intervention group will be given access to an online weight loss program supplemented by monthly group meetings.
Standard WIC Care
n=196 Participants
The control group will received Standard Care as provided through WIC.
Weight
-3.2 kg
Interval -4.1 to -2.4
-0.9 kg
Interval -1.7 to -0.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: 12 clusters were randomized. Sample size above reflect total number of participants in each group.

Calorie intake was measured over time at study entry, 6 and 12 months. The primary outcome is change from entry to 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment Group
n=170 Participants
This group will be allowed access to an online weight loss program. The program is designed to help low income women lose weight through lifestyle intervention. Online postpartum weight control: The intervention group will be given access to an online weight loss program supplemented by monthly group meetings.
Standard WIC Care
n=191 Participants
The control group will received Standard Care as provided through WIC.
Calorie Intake
-298 kcal/day
Interval -423.0 to -174.0
-144 kcal/day
Interval -257.0 to -32.0

Adverse Events

Treatment Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 16 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Standard WIC Care

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 15 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Treatment Group
n=174 participants at risk
This group will be allowed access to an online weight loss program. The program is designed to help low income women lose weight through lifestyle intervention. Online postpartum weight control: The intervention group will be given access to an online weight loss program supplemented by monthly group meetings.
Standard WIC Care
n=196 participants at risk
The control group will received Standard Care as provided through WIC.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Self-reported injury from physical activity
9.2%
16/174 • Number of events 16
7.7%
15/196 • Number of events 15

Additional Information

Suzanne Phelan

Cal Poly

Phone: 805 756 2087

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place