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Diet and Exercise for Female Infertility
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Research Sponsored by Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8-12 weeks
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Study Summary
This trial looks at whether a change in diet and exercise can impact fertility treatment in women.
Who is the study for?
The MOM TO BE Study is for women over 21 years old with a BMI between 25 and 45 who are undergoing fertility treatment. It's not for those with STDs that could affect the study, current drug/alcohol users, those with food issues preventing diet adherence, or already meeting exercise guidelines.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This study tests how a special diet and exercise program might help women during fertility treatments. Group 1 will follow this new regimen to see if it improves their chances of becoming pregnant compared to usual care.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from the interventions may include typical exercise-related injuries or discomfort and possible digestive changes due to new dietary habits.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 8-12 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8-12 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Follicular fluid content
Oocyte gene expression profile
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Diet and ExerciseActive Control2 Interventions
Group 1 = Diet Intervention group: They will be asked to follow a personalized diet during study period and record what they eat. The meal plan for this study is Mediterranean style and nutritionally complete for 8 to 12 weeks or until oocyte retrieval procedure. Exercise Intervention: Exercise 3 times/week at a gym of their choice or at home for 8 to 12 weeks or until oocyte retrieval procedure. Exercises will be light intensity and short duration at first and will gradually increase to moderate intensity and longer duration during the first 3 weeks. They will also be encouraged to walk an average 10,000 steps per day and wear a pedometer to monitor progress.
Group II: Standard CareActive Control1 Intervention
Group 2 = Standard: They will receive standard care from the Little Rock Fertility Center.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Arkansas Children's Hospital Research InstituteLead Sponsor
135 Previous Clinical Trials
5,029,235 Total Patients Enrolled
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Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are investigators still signing up patients for this research?
"The trial, which was first announced on 7/21/2020, is currently looking for participants. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov was last updated on 8/4/2022."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Pennsylvania
Texas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
What questions have other patients asked about this trial?
How long do screenings take?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I have undergone IVF before. I have had 3 egg retrievals and 7 embryo transfers. One live birth.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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