Healthy Beginnings
Healthy beginnings is a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention to promote healthy weight gain in pregnancy in overweight/obese women. Participants are randomized to a lifestyle intervention or standard care. The intervention includes structured meal plans, physical activity, and behavioral strategies. The study is a collaboration with the Marian Hospital/Brown Medical School. Also, as part of a U01 mechanism, the study is part of a consortium of studies funded by the NIH.
Progress:
This trial has started and is actively recruiting.
Want to participate or learn more about Healthy Beginnings? Call Anna Brannen at (805)756-5365
Contact Info
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Dr. Suzanne Phelan | Faculty Advisor | (805) 756-2087 | sphelan@calpoly.edu |
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Anna Brannen | Project Coordinator | (805) 756-5365 | acbranne@calpoly.edu |
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Samantha Lalush | Registered Dietitian/Interventionist | (805) 756-5549 | slalush@calpoly.edu |
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Vanessa Rodriguez | Intervention Assistant | (805) 756-5544 | vcrodrig@calpoly.edu |
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Ana Stewart | Research Assistant | (805) 756-5543 | astewart@calpoly.edu |
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Adilene Quintana | Research Assistant | (805) 756-5502 | adquinta@calpoly.edu |
