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Phone app and wristband help pregnant women control weight gain

NCT ID NCT06370533

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

Summary

This study tested a mobile health lifestyle program for 200 overweight or obese pregnant women in China. Participants used a WeChat account and a Huawei wristband to track diet, exercise, and weight, and received personalized feedback. The goal was to see if this approach could help them gain a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy and lower the risk of complications like gestational diabetes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
lifestyle intervention (diet, physical activity, weight monitoring via WeChat and Huawei wristband)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help overweight or obese pregnant women manage weight gain during pregnancy and reduce risks like gestational diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The intervention relies on self-monitoring and may not work for everyone. It was tested only in China, so findings may not apply globally.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

200 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. At 8-14 weeks of gestation 2. Overweight or obese (pre-pregnancy 40 kg/m2≥BMI≥24 kg/m2) based on BMI recommendations of the Group of China Obesity Task Force of the Chinese Ministry of Health accounting for interracial differences (overweight BMI 24-28 kg/m2 and obese BMI≥28kg/m2) 3. 18-40 years of age 4. Singleton pregnant 5. Skilled at using smartphones and WeChat during pregnancy 6. Attend regular antenatal care and plan delivery at W.F. Maternal and Child Health Hospital or Tongzhou Maternal and Child Health-care Institution of Beijing 7. No contraindications to physical activity according to Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 8. Willing to be randomized and cooperate with research and regular follow-up visits and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pre-pregnancy hypertension, severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory disease, hepatic and renal disease, malignant tumors, systemic lupus erythematosus, thyroid disease, severe anemia, and other chronic consumptive diseases. 2. Cervical insufficiency (historical painless cervical dilation leading to recurrent second-trimester births in the absence of other causes; dilated cervix on manual or speculum examination, etc.), multiple pregnancy, or continuous vaginal bleeding, etc. 3. Diabetes before pregnancy 4. Special dietary needs (e.g. , vegetarianism) 5. Severe psychiatric disorders (serious mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, etc.) 6. Cognitive impairment, visual impairment or hearing impairment 7. History of bariatric surgery or surgical history involving important organs within 3 months 8. Participated in other clinical trials within 6 months

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Conditions

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Gestational Weight Gain Obesity obesity disorder Overweight gestational diabetes prevention target

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tongzhou Maternal and Child Health-care Institution

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

  • W.F. Maternal and Child Health Hospital;

    Weifang, Shandong, China

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