Long-term follow-up on lifestyle interventions for obese pregnant women

Twelve-year Follow-up on the Treatment of Obese Pregnant Women (TOP) Study

Not applicable Interventional Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen · NCT05446220

This study is checking how lifestyle changes made during pregnancy affect the health of both mothers and their children 12 years later, focusing on preventing obesity.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment260 (estimated)
Ages12 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorSteno Diabetes Center Copenhagen Academic / other
Locations1 site (Herlev)
Trial IDNCT05446220 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This follow-up study invites participants from the original TOP study, which focused on obese pregnant women, to assess the long-term effects of lifestyle interventions on both mothers and their children 12 years after the initial intervention. The original study involved a randomized trial comparing a Mediterranean-style diet and physical activity to other interventions. The follow-up will include a 3-hour examination to evaluate the impact of these interventions on obesity transfer between generations. The study aims to enhance understanding of obesity prevention and treatment strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are mothers who participated in the initial TOP study and their children born during that time.

Not a fit: Patients who did not participate in the initial TOP study will not benefit from this follow-up.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective obesity prevention strategies for future generations.

How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown promising results in understanding the long-term effects of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy, making this follow-up both relevant and potentially impactful.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants/mothers in the initial TOP study will be invited with their offspring born following the pregnancy during the initial study to the 12-year follow-up study

Exclusion Criteria:

* There are no exclusion criteria as the potential study population has already been selected at the baseline study in 2009-2012

Where this trial is running

Herlev

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions ObesityLifestyle, HealthyDiet, HealthyFollow-upPhysical ActivityBody CompositionGestational Weight Gain
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.