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Diet advice for expecting moms: a small study on weight control

NCT ID NCT07279337

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nicosia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether personalized nutrition counseling can help overweight or obese pregnant women gain a healthy amount of weight. Sixty women in their first trimester took part and received advice from a dietitian. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce risks for both mother and baby.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Jun 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 44 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * In their first trimester of pregnancy * With a pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 25 to 35 kg/m², classifying them as overweight or obese. * Women were required to be attending regular prenatal care visits at randomly selected gynecology clinics * The ability and willingness to meet with a licensed dietitian for individualized counseling. * Commitment to follow the recommended nutrition and physical activity guidelines throughout the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to exercise * Medical conditions such as uncontrolled hypertension, insulin-dependent diabetes, uncontrolled thyroid disease, multiple gestation, persistent bleeding in the first trimester * History of recurrent miscarriages.

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Conditions

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Gestational Weight Gain Obesity Overweight

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Overweight and obesity during pregnancy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lebanese International University

    Beirut, Lebanon