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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gestational diabetes Gestational Weight Gain hypertension, pregnancy-induced pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • 1st Choice Healthcare

    RECRUITING

    Corning, Arkansas, 72422, United States

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  • Boston Mountain Rural Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Marshall, Arkansas, 72650, United States

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  • Community Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Springdale, Arkansas, 72764, United States

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  • East Arkansas Family Health Center

    RECRUITING

    West Memphis, Arkansas, 72301, United States

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  • Jefferson Comprehensive Care System

    WITHDRAWN

    Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 71601, United States

  • Mainline Health Systems

    RECRUITING

    Monticello, Arkansas, 71655, United States

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  • Olly Neal Community Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Marianna, Arkansas, 72360, United States

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  • River Valley Primary Care Services

    RECRUITING

    Lavaca, Arkansas, 72941, United States

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