Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are pregnant and at 33 weeks of pregnancy or earlier
- People who are carrying one baby (not twins, triplets, etc.)
- People whose body weight before pregnancy falls into the overweight or obese range (a BMI of 25 or higher, based on self-reported height and weight before pregnancy)
- People who are able to give their informed agreement to take part in the study
- People who speak English or Spanish
- People who have completed the study's screening and initial information collection steps
- People who are willing to take part in the study activities, such as weighing themselves at home and providing data throughout the study
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have Type 1 diabetes or who were taking insulin before giving birth
- People who are pregnant with more than one baby (such as twins or triplets)
- People who are unable to walk one block without experiencing pain or shortness of breath
- People who have not been cleared to participate by the study's medical team or home visiting program staff
- People who are planning to move away from the local area within the next year
- People who currently have an active substance use disorder (marijuana is an exception to this rule — confirm with trial site)
- People who have been hospitalised for mental health or substance use reasons in the past year
- People who currently have an active eating disorder
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Kelly Bower, PhD, MSN/MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Phone: 410-955-4280
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in postpartum weight (retention)
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 13 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.