Can the first 1,000 days stop obesity before it starts?
NCT ID NCT03191591
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a program to prevent obesity in mothers and children from pregnancy to age 2. It involved 1,645 families at community health centers in Boston. The program used education, text messages, and provider training to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep, while also addressing social needs like food and housing.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- First 1,000 Days Program (behavioral intervention including education, text messaging, and provider training)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help prevent childhood obesity and reduce health disparities in vulnerable families.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is completed but results are not yet widely published. The program is complex and may be hard to replicate in other settings.
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