Cash for carrots: could food funds fix pregnancy weight gain?
NCT ID NCT06814509
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether providing money specifically for healthy foods helps pregnant women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 women will either get standard nutrition advice or that plus up to $3,000 for healthy groceries. Researchers will compare weight gain between the two groups using birth records.
What this could mean
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Active substance
money for healthy food
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that giving pregnant women funds for nutritious food helps prevent excessive weight gain and related health issues.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results depend on participants' choices and may not apply to all populations. The trial is still recruiting.
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1st Choice Healthcare
RECRUITINGCorning, Arkansas, 72422, United States
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Boston Mountain Rural Health Center
RECRUITINGMarshall, Arkansas, 72650, United States
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Community Clinic
RECRUITINGSpringdale, Arkansas, 72764, United States
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East Arkansas Family Health Center
RECRUITINGWest Memphis, Arkansas, 72301, United States
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Jefferson Comprehensive Care System
WITHDRAWNPine Bluff, Arkansas, 71601, United States
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Mainline Health Systems
RECRUITINGMonticello, Arkansas, 71655, United States
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Olly Neal Community Health Center
RECRUITINGMarianna, Arkansas, 72360, United States
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River Valley Primary Care Services
RECRUITINGLavaca, Arkansas, 72941, United States
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