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Home-Based weight program aims to curb obesity in mothers

NCT ID NCT03758638

Disease control Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a lifestyle program called HEALTH, which teaches healthy eating and active living through home visits, to help overweight mothers prevent weight gain and lose weight. Over 600 participants took part in this Phase 3 trial. The program was delivered by trained parent educators in a national organization, aiming to make weight management accessible in real-world settings.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Healthy Eating & Active Living Taught at Home (HEALTH) behavioral program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a practical, scalable way to help mothers manage weight and reduce risks of obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, so results depend on participant adherence and real-world implementation. The study is completed, but long-term weight maintenance and generalizability to other populations are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

620 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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For Parent educators: Inclusion Criteria: * Deliver PAT at a site participating in the study * Provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age For Participants: Inclusion Criteria: * 18-45 years of age * overweight or obese (BMI 25-45 kg/m2) * English or Spanish speaking * participating or willing to participate in PAT at a participating PAT site for 2 years * able to give informed consent for participation Exclusion Criteria: * currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 24 months * unable to speak English or Spanish * unable to engage in a walking program

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder

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Obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

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