New program aims to prevent infant obesity by supporting Moms' mental health

NCT ID NCT07284108

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Prevention Sponsor: University of Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity Overweight obesity disorder prevention target

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OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

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Locations

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States

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