Home-Based weight program aims to curb obesity in mothers
NCT ID NCT03758638
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
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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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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States