Phone coaching helps pregnant women avoid excess weight gain and diabetes

NCT ID NCT04724330

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 33 times

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Health System and University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gestational Weight Gain Obesity Overweight Pediatric Obesity gestational diabetes prevention target obesity disorder prevention target

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