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Can cooking classes curb dangerous pregnancy weight gain?

NCT ID NCT07828743

Prevention Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Women with class III obesity who gain too much weight during pregnancy face higher risks of diabetes, high blood pressure, cesarean delivery, and larger babies. Standard prenatal care often does not include nutrition counseling based on weight. This trial tests whether adding group nutrition classes with cooking demonstrations helps these women gain less weight during pregnancy compared to standard care alone. Researchers will measure weight gain from the first prenatal visit to delivery and check blood sugar levels.

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Active substance
group nutrition education classes with cooking demonstrations
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give pregnant women with severe obesity a low-cost way to manage weight gain and lower their risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and cesarean delivery.
What could go wrong
Nutrition classes may not change eating habits enough to affect weight gain, and the trial is small. Results may not apply to women with different circumstances or those who receive care elsewhere.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

108 people

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Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Prenatal care \<12 weeks gestation at University of Alabama at Birmingham * Body mass index ≥ 30 at first prenatal visit; Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple gestation * pre-gestational diabetes mellitus * history of bariatric surgery

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Conditions

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gestational diabetes Gestational Weight Gain morbid obesity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy Gestational weight gain Morbid obesity Nutrition behavior Obesity & overweight

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States

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