Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 45 Women only

Weight loss program for patients who had pre-eclampsia

Official title: Weight Loss Following an Episode of Pre-eclampsia Using a Dissociated or Hypocaloric Diet in Overweight or Obese Patients

Run by Centre Hospitalier le Mans · NCT06067906 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two different diet plans to help overweight women who had pre-eclampsia lose weight while keeping their muscle, to see which one works better for their health.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier le Mans
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Le Mans)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 2, 2023
Main results expectedNovember 2, 2028
Study endsNovember 2, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 28, 2024
Trial IDNCT06067906 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 to 45 who have had pre-eclampsia in the last five years and have a BMI between 25 kg/m² and 40 kg/m².

Probably not a fit

Patients with cognitive disorders, eating disorders, or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to help overweight and obese patients who have experienced pre-eclampsia to reduce their body mass index (BMI) without losing lean body mass. Participants will choose between two dietary approaches: a hypocaloric diet or a dissociated diet, both of which have been minimally studied in the context of post-pre-eclampsia management. The study focuses on nutritional management tailored to individual preferences, with the goal of addressing the link between pre-eclampsia, obesity, and chronic kidney disease.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a tailored weight loss solution that improves health outcomes for patients who have experienced pre-eclampsia.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific dietary approaches have seen limited investigation, similar studies targeting weight management in post-pre-eclampsia patients have shown promise.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Person affiliated to social security
* Free, informed and written consent signed by the participant and the investigator (no later than the day of day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research)
* Patient over 18 years of age at the time of inclusion and \< 45 years of age
* Having had an pre-eclampsia in the last 5 years according to the definitions of the ISSHP 2018
* Patient with a BMI between 25 kg/m² and 40 kg/m² who accepts dietetic follow up
* Patient with a medical prescription for dietetic follow-up aimed at losing weight loss
* Patient with a balanced diet

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a mental disability or language barrier that prevents them from understanding or consenting to the study
* Patients deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision
* Patients under psychiatric care
* Patients subject to a legal protection measure
* Patients with cognitive disorders or defined eating disorders
* Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding
* Patients undergoing steroid treatment and/or immunosuppression
* Have been on a low-calorie or dissociated diet for at least 6 months
* Patients with CKD stage ≥ 3A

Where it's running

  • Centre Hospitalier Du Mans
    Le Mans, France
    Recruiting

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.