The gestational diabetes future diabetes prevention study (GODDESS): A partially randomised feasibility controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the feasibility of an ante- and post-natal lifestyle intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk.

Design

A partially randomised patient preference feasibility trial.

Setting

Diabetes antenatal clinics in two inner-London hospitals, UK.

Participants

Pregnant women ≥18 years with a GDM diagnosis and pre-pregnancy body mass index of ≥25kg/m2.

Intervention

Participants in the intervention group were offered four motivational interview-based sessions (two antenatally and two postnatally, at 3 and 6 months postpartum), a WhatsApp support group, a FitBit and electronic self-help resources.

Outcome measures

Recruitment; retention; intervention dose received; data completion; adaptions

SUBMITTER: Parsons J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9803154 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature