Clinical trial for Excessive Gestational Weight Gain
Official title An Online Intuitive Eating Program for Pregnant Women With Obesity to Support Well-Being
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07792837
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if an online intuitive eating program is practical and acceptable for pregnant women. It also looks at whether the program affects weight gain, diet, and mental health compared to waiting for the program.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for pregnant women who have obesity.
- What's involved
- Participants will complete an 8-week online program about intuitive eating. They may also take part in an interview at the end of the study.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts 8 weeks and is done online, with an optional interview at the end.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥18 years
- Pregnant women between 12 weeks and \<22 weeks gestation
- Pre-pregnancy BMI 30.0 kg/m² or greater
- Able to read and understand English (for intervention materials and questionnaires)
- Receiving prenatal care at UC San Diego Health (UCSD)
You likely can't join if
- Current or past diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID)
- High-risk pregnancy or medical complications that may significantly affect diet, physical activity, or weight gain (e.g., gestational diabetes...
- Multiple gestation pregnancy (e.g., twins or higher-order multiples)
- Current participation in another nutrition, weight management, or behavioral intervention study
- Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or current substance use disorder that would interfere with participation
- Inability to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥18 years
- Pregnant women between 12 weeks and \<22 weeks gestation
- Pre-pregnancy BMI 30.0 kg/m² or greater
- Able to read and understand English (for intervention materials and questionnaires)
- Receiving prenatal care at UC San Diego Health (UCSD)
- Reliable access to a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or computer) with internet connection
- Current or past diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID)
- High-risk pregnancy or medical complications that may significantly affect diet, physical activity, or weight gain (e.g., gestational diabetes requiring insulin, preeclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum)
- Multiple gestation pregnancy (e.g., twins or higher-order multiples)
- Current participation in another nutrition, weight management, or behavioral intervention study
- Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or current substance use disorder that would interfere with participation
- Inability to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Diego, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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