Can a virtual class during pregnancy keep babies healthier? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07254065
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests an online program called StEP OUT that teaches healthy eating and feeding habits to pregnant women and new mothers from Latino families. The goal is to see if the program is easy to deliver and acceptable to participants, with the hope of preventing early childhood obesity. About 130 pregnant women will be assigned to either the StEP OUT program or a control group receiving infant safety tips. The study focuses on whether families engage with the program and complete surveys, not yet on long-term weight outcomes.
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: virtual group sessions on maternal nutrition, responsive feeding, and infant soothing techniques
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable telehealth program to reduce childhood obesity risk in high-risk communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The program may not show meaningful impact on obesity prevention, and results may not apply beyond the specific population studied.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwell Health
RECRUITINGNew Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States