Home-Based weight program aims to curb obesity in mothers

NCT ID NCT03758638

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a lifestyle program called HEALTH, which teaches healthy eating and active living through home visits, to help overweight mothers prevent weight gain and lose weight. Over 600 participants took part in this Phase 3 trial. The program was delivered by trained parent educators in a national organization, aiming to make weight management accessible in real-world settings.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Healthy Eating & Active Living Taught at Home (HEALTH) behavioral program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide a practical, scalable way to help mothers manage weight and reduce risks of obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, so results depend on participant adherence and real-world implementation. The study is completed, but long-term weight maintenance and generalizability to other populations are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Washington University in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

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