Can the first 1,000 days stop obesity before it starts?
NCT ID NCT03191591
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This completed study tested a program to prevent obesity in mothers and children from pregnancy to age 2. It involved 1,645 families at community health centers in Boston. The program used education, text messages, and provider training to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and sleep, while also addressing social needs like food and housing.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
First 1,000 Days Program (behavioral intervention including education, text messaging, and provider training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help prevent childhood obesity and reduce health disparities in vulnerable families.
What could go wrong
The trial is completed but results are not yet widely published. The program is complex and may be hard to replicate in other settings.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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