NCT05619705 Healthy for Two-Home Visiting (H42-HV): Health Coaching for Pregnant Women
| NCT ID | NCT05619705 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University |
| Condition | Postpartum Weight Retention |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 360 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-04-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 360 participants in total. It began in 2023-04-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of H42-HV integrated into home visiting compared with usual home visiting services in reducing postpartum weight retention (difference between pre-pregnancy weight and weight at 6 months postpartum) among pregnant and postpartum participants. The overall goal is to improve long-term cardiometabolic health.
Eligibility 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
Contact & Investigator
Kelly Bower, PhD, MSN/MPH
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05619705 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Postpartum Weight Retention. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05619705 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05619705 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kbower1@jhu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05619705 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05619705 clinical trial?
NCT05619705 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Kelly Bower, PhD, MSN/MPH at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. The trial plans to enroll 360 participants.