Helping low-income mothers manage weight gain during pregnancy
Official title: A pragmatic, scalable e-health intervention for management of gestational weight gain in low-income mothers
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-10532765 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help low-income moms manage their weight during pregnancy by providing easy-to-use online support and resources, especially through community programs like WIC, to ensure both they and their babies stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | December 18, 2018 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $474,920 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR017644-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10532765 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income pregnant women who are at risk of excessive weight gain and poor nutritional status.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those with sufficient resources to manage their weight and nutrition independently may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a practical e-health intervention aimed at assisting low-income mothers in managing their weight gain during pregnancy. It recognizes that proper nutrition during this critical time can significantly affect both maternal and child health outcomes. The approach involves community-based programs, particularly leveraging the USDA WIC program, to deliver culturally relevant lifestyle interventions that promote healthy weight gain. By targeting underserved populations, the research aims to create scalable solutions that can be implemented widely to improve health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier pregnancies and better long-term health for both mothers and their children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with community-based interventions targeting maternal health, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Redman, Leanne Maree — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Redman, Leanne Maree
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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.