Can a smartphone app help Moms-to-Be eat healthier?

NCT ID NCT06087133

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a remote program called StEP:Prenatal that uses a mobile app to coach pregnant women on healthy eating, physical activity, and stress reduction. About 276 pregnant women in their first trimester will either receive the program or standard care. The goal is to see if the program improves diet quality and lifestyle behaviors, which could lead to better health for both mother and baby.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral intervention (diet and exercise coaching via mobile health app)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, scalable way to help pregnant women eat better and stay active, potentially improving pregnancy outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial focused on self-reported behaviors, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so lasting change is hard to guarantee.

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PREGNANCY

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Locations

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

New York, New York, 10016, United States

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