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N/A N=416 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Partnering With WIC to Prevent Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy

Obesity · Overweight · Pregnancy Related

Enrolled (actual)
416
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Percentage of Women With Excessive Gestational Weight Gain — 126; 119 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Antenatal Obesity Treatment (AO) (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Temple University
Primary completion
Oct 2023

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percentage of Women With Excessive Gestational Weight Gain
126; 119
PRIMARY
Change in Maternal Weight
7.6; 7.2
SECONDARY
Change in Dietary Intake
SECONDARY
Percentage With Glucose Intolerance
SECONDARY
Percentage With Hypertension
SECONDARY
Change in Maternal 6-month Weight Postpartum (pp)
SECONDARY
Change in Maternal 12-month Weight Postpartum (pp)

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an antenatal obesity treatment on gestational weight gain when integrated into Philadelphia WIC.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2
  • Self-identify as African American or Hispanic
  • Gestational age ≤16 weeks' (measured using last menstrual period)
  • Philadelphia WIC participant
  • Willingness to receive study texts
  • Own a cell phone with an unlimited text messaging plan
  • Able to participate in light to moderate physical activity (walking)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Prior bariatric surgery
  • Pre-existing medical condition that could influence weight (e.g., diabetes, HIV, thyroid disorder, bulimia, anorexia, gallbladder disease)
  • Diagnosis contraindicating weight control (e.g., hyperemesis gravidarum)
  • Shared phone
  • Multiple pregnancy (e.g., twins)
  • Current and/or previous participant for our Temple-led obesity treatment interventions in pregnancy or the postpartum period
  • Serious or unstable medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the PI, would compromise the subject's safety for successful participation in the study
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03707834). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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