New program aims to prevent infant obesity by supporting Moms' mental health
NCT ID NCT07284108
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called Healthy Eating for My Infant (HEMI) designed to prevent obesity in infants from low-income families. The program includes educational sessions and peer support to help mothers with feeding and mental health. Researchers will enroll 60 mother-infant pairs to see if the program is feasible, acceptable, and shows early signs of improving infant growth and diet.
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 for My Infant (HEMI) program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer an effective way to prevent obesity in infants from low-income families by addressing maternal mental health and feeding practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program may not show clear benefits or may be difficult to sustain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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2 to 21 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria * Child age 2 months 0 days to 2 months 30 days at baseline. * Child is a singleton. * Mom's must be fluent in English or Spanish. * Mom must be 18 years or older. Exclusion Criteria * Child has major congenital abnormalities or medical conditions requiring specialized feeding. * Family is currently enrolled in home grocery delivery.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States
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