Using a digital platform to help pregnant women manage weight gain
Efficacy of a Novel Digital Platform to Scale-Up a Personalized Prenatal Weight Gain Intervention Using Control Systems Methodology
This study is testing a helpful online program called the Healthy Mom Zone, which is designed for pregnant women who are overweight or obese, to support them in managing their weight gain during pregnancy for better health for both mom and baby.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014352 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a digital intervention called the Healthy Mom Zone (HMZ) designed for pregnant women who are overweight or obese and at risk of excessive weight gain during pregnancy. The program provides personalized support through remote delivery, adapting the level of intervention based on individual needs and weight gain goals. By utilizing control systems methodology, the HMZ aims to help women regulate their gestational weight gain effectively, with a focus on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. The study includes randomization into intervention and control groups to assess the feasibility and impact of this approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are overweight or obese and are experiencing high gestational weight gain.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who have a normal weight may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for both mothers and infants by effectively managing weight gain during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with similar digital interventions for weight management, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Downs, Danielle Symons — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Downs, Danielle Symons
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.