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Free groceries for moms-to-be: arkansas study aims to curb risky pregnancy weight gain

NCT ID NCT06711627

Prevention Sponsor: University of Arkansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether providing money specifically for healthy foods during pregnancy helps minority and rural women in Arkansas avoid gaining too much weight. About 280 pregnant women will either receive standard nutrition advice or that advice plus funds to buy recommended healthy foods. Researchers will track weight gain and compare the two groups to see if food provision makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Food provision (money for healthy food)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way to help pregnant women avoid excessive weight gain and improve pregnancy outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on one state, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and depends on participants' choices, which may limit effectiveness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

280 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 44 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 16-44 years * \<= 22 weeks Pregnant * Speak English, Spanish, or Marshallese * Valid email address * Resides in and plans to give birth in the state of Arkansas

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Conditions

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pregnancy disorder

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Excessive gestational weight gain Pregnancy complications

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

    Springdale, Arkansas, 72762, United States

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