A program to help pregnant women manage weight gain and prevent obesity.
Healthy for 2/Healthy for U: A Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial to Limit Gestational Weight Gain and Prevent Obesity in the Prenatal Care Setting
This study is testing a friendly health coaching program for pregnant and new moms to help them manage their weight during and after pregnancy, using phone calls and online tools, to see if it works better than regular care in clinics that support different communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10809624 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a health coaching program designed for pregnant and postpartum women to help them manage their weight during and after pregnancy. The program, called Healthy for Two / Healthy for You, utilizes remote coaching through phone calls, a web platform, and mobile tracking to promote healthy weight gain and loss. By integrating this intervention into prenatal care clinics that serve diverse populations, the study aims to compare its effectiveness against standard care. The research also examines how well the program can be implemented in these clinics and the factors that influence its success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant and postpartum women who are seeking support in managing their weight.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or postpartum, or those who do not have access to the participating clinics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and their children by reducing excessive weight gain during pregnancy and preventing obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar health coaching interventions can be effective in promoting weight management and improving health outcomes in pregnant women.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bennett, Wendy Lynet — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Bennett, Wendy Lynet
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.