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New treatment option for Postpartum Weight Retention
Official title Healthy for Two-Home Visiting (H42-HV): Health Coaching for Pregnant Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05619705
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of H42-HV integrated into home visiting compared with usual home visiting services in reducing postpartum weight retention (difference between pre-pregnancy weight and weight at 6 months postpartum) among pregnant and postpartum participants. The overall goal is to improve long-term cardiometabolic health.
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
- Pregnant, ≤33 weeks gestation
- Singleton pregnancy
- Pre pregnancy BMI≥25.0 Kg/m\^2 (calculated based on self-reported pre pregnancy height and weight)
- Able to provide informed consent
- English or Spanish speaking
You likely can't join if
- Type 1 diabetes or taking insulin prior to delivery
- Pregnant with multiple fetuses
- Unable to walk 1 block without pain or shortness of breath
- Not cleared by the study's clinicians or home visiting program staff
- Planning to relocate from area during next 1 year
- Active substance abuse disorder (except marijuana)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pregnant, ≤33 weeks gestation
- Singleton pregnancy
- Pre pregnancy BMI≥25.0 Kg/m\^2 (calculated based on self-reported pre pregnancy height and weight)
- Able to provide informed consent
- English or Spanish speaking
- Completion of screening and baseline data collection
- Willing to participate in the intervention and data collection procedure (e.g., home weights)
- Type 1 diabetes or taking insulin prior to delivery
- Pregnant with multiple fetuses
- Unable to walk 1 block without pain or shortness of breath
- Not cleared by the study's clinicians or home visiting program staff
- Planning to relocate from area during next 1 year
- Active substance abuse disorder (except marijuana)
- Psychiatric or substance use related hospitalization in past 1 year
- Active eating disorder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, 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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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