Using mobile health tools to help overweight and obese women manage weight gain during pregnancy
Official title: Cluster randomized trial of a mobile health intervention to achieve appropriate gestational weight gain in overweight/obese women
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10599159 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using mobile health tools can help pregnant women who are overweight or obese manage their weight gain in a way that fits their needs, so both they and their babies can be healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 20, 2019 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $613,874 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK118455-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10599159 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are classified as overweight or obese.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or who have a healthy weight may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how mobile health (mHealth) interventions can assist overweight and obese pregnant women in managing their weight gain according to established guidelines. The study involves a cluster randomized trial where clinicians will provide either standard care or enhanced care that includes mHealth tools designed to support weight management. The approach aims to adapt the intervention's intensity based on each woman's weight gain progress, making it more personalized and practical. By leveraging technology, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for both mothers and their infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better weight management during pregnancy, reducing health risks for both mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that mobile health interventions can be effective for weight management in pregnancy, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hedderson, Monique Marie — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Hedderson, Monique Marie
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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.