Phone coaching helps pregnant women avoid excess weight gain and diabetes
NCT ID NCT04724330
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a phone-based health coaching program for pregnant women with a higher body mass index. The goal was to help them gain a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy and prevent problems like gestational diabetes and later obesity in both mothers and children. Over 500 women from diverse backgrounds took part, using coaching calls and a mobile app to track their health.
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Johns Hopkins Health System and University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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