Can a Pre-Pregnancy lifestyle program boost mother and child health?
NCT ID NCT05207059
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a comprehensive lifestyle program, called HELMS, can improve the health of overweight women and their children. The program starts before conception and continues through pregnancy and the first 18 months of the child's life, including health screenings, weight management, supplements, and personalized care. Researchers will measure pregnancy rates, maternal metabolic and mental health, and child development. The study involves 500 women aged 21-40 with a BMI between 25 and 40 who plan to conceive within a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A behavioral lifestyle intervention called HELMS, which includes screening, weight management, supplementation, and case management from before conception through 18 months after birth.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a practical care model to reduce obesity-related complications in pregnancy and improve health outcomes for mothers and children.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is early and the intervention is complex, so results may not show clear benefits. Participation requires commitment over several years, and outcomes may vary among individuals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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