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Can a smartphone app help Moms-to-Be eat healthier?

NCT ID NCT06087133

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

Summary

This study tests a remote program called StEP:Prenatal that uses a mobile app to coach pregnant women on healthy eating, physical activity, and stress reduction. About 276 pregnant women in their first trimester will either receive the program or standard care. The goal is to see if the program improves diet quality and lifestyle behaviors, which could lead to better health for both mother and baby.

What this could mean

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Active substance
behavioral intervention (diet and exercise coaching via mobile health app)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, scalable way to help pregnant women eat better and stay active, potentially improving pregnancy outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial focused on self-reported behaviors, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so lasting change is hard to guarantee.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

276 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant in the first trimester (up to 13 weeks, 6 days) * Speak English or Spanish fluently * Intent to receive prenatal and pediatric care at Bellevue * ≥18 years * Have a smart phone or device with internet access * Willing and able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe illness (severe medical or mental health condition e.g. cancer, epilepsy neuromuscular disease, psychosis or bipolar disorder). Note: Diabetes, hypertension, depression are not excluded. * Living in a shelter * Receiving treatment for drug or alcohol use

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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