Health coaching for pregnant women to reduce postpartum weight retention
Effectiveness of Health Coaching to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk in Early Home Visiting Services
This study is testing a health coaching program for Black and Latinx pregnant women to see if it helps them keep off extra weight after having a baby.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05619705 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of the Healthy for Two-Home Visiting (H42-HV) program, which integrates health coaching into home visiting services, against usual home visiting services. The intervention is specifically designed for Black and Latinx pregnant and postpartum individuals and aims to reduce postpartum weight retention by promoting healthier behaviors. Participants will receive health coaching calls, access to a web-based app for goal setting, and tools for tracking health behaviors and self-weighing. The program emphasizes culturally adapted learning activities to ensure accessibility and engagement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant individuals who are less than or equal to 33 weeks gestation with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 25.0 kg/m² or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with type 1 diabetes, multiple pregnancies, or significant mobility issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce postpartum weight retention and improve overall health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar behavioral interventions aimed at reducing postpartum weight retention, indicating potential for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant, ≤33 weeks gestation * Singleton pregnancy * Pre pregnancy BMI≥25.0 Kg/m\^2 (calculated based on self-reported pre pregnancy height and weight) * Able to provide informed consent * English or Spanish speaking * Completion of screening and baseline data collection * Willing to participate in the intervention and data collection procedure (e.g., home weights) Exclusion Criteria: * Type 1 diabetes or taking insulin prior to delivery * Pregnant with multiple fetuses * Unable to walk 1 block without pain or shortness of breath * Not cleared by the study's clinicians or home visiting program staff * Planning to relocate from area during next 1 year * Active substance abuse disorder (except marijuana) * Psychiatric or substance use related hospitalization in past 1 year * Active eating disorder
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kelly Bower, PhD, MSN/MPH — Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
- Study coordinator: Kelly M Bower, PhD, MSN/MPH
- Email: kbower1@jhu.edu
- Phone: 410-955-4280
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.