Effect of Weight Loss and Lactation (the EVA-trial)

Plain-language summary

This study examines the effects of a breastfeeding promotion intervention and a diet and weight-loss intervention in women who were overweight before pregnancy. Eligible participants are women before gestational week 32 with a pre-pregnancy body mass index of 25-35 kg/m² who intend to breastfeed. It was conducted as a study without a formal phase and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

University of Oslo

Intervention

Breastfeeding promotion intervention, Diet and weight loss intervention

Start date

1/30/2018

Estimated completion

12/15/2023

Countries

Norway

Related genes

Locations

• Oslo, Norway

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women in gestational week \<32, with a pre-pregnant BMI 25-35 kg/m2
* Residence in Oslo/Bærum and surrounding area
* Intention to breastfeed their child
* Able to read and write in Norwegian.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medication that influences lipid or glucose metabolism
* Chronic disease that influences lipid or glucose metabolism (e.g. diabetes (World Health Organization, WHO, 2006) or diabetes in pregnancy (WHO 2013))
* Premature birth (before week 36)
* Preeclampsia
* Previous breast reducing surgery