New study links pediatricians and WIC to fight baby weight gain
NCT ID NCT07494097
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using secure digital systems to share information between pediatricians and WIC nutritionists can help mothers get consistent advice on responsive parenting—like how to respond to a baby's needs for healthy eating, sleep, and activity. About 380 pregnant women or new mothers in rural Pennsylvania will be split into two groups: one gets the shared digital system, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if this teamwork can prevent rapid weight gain and obesity in children from birth to 24 months.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 380 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * People who are a) pregnant and \>34 weeks' gestation or b) who have an infant \<2 months old * 18-40 years old * English and/or Spanish speaking and reading * Access to a smartphone or internet-connected device * Not planning to move out of Pennsylvania within 2 years * Not planning to change health care providers outside of Geisinger within 2 years * Custody of and lives with (or will live with) the child enrolled in the study * Child must have a Geisinger PCP and be a WIC participant or eligible for WIC at enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Mother is not interested (or willing) to enroll in WIC * Child has a genetic or developmental disorder (e.g., cleft palate) that impacts weight or feeding * Child has a terminal condition
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Locations
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The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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