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NCT07272824 Usability Study of Gestational and Postpartum Weight Management Program

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NCT ID NCT07272824
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Turku University Hospital
Condition Pregnancy
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-12-09
Primary Completion 2026-01-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-09 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-31.

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Brief Summary

The principal aim of this study is to evaluate the usability of the Hope-D gestational and 6 months postpartum weight management program. We will evaluate the usability, functionality, and acceptability of the developed Hope-D weight management program that includes digital pathway for weight management, general or individual weight management plan and individual or group coaching for weight management from pregnancy to 6 months postpartum.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * General pregnant women with prepregnancy BMI at least 30 kg/m2 * Competence in using the digital care pathway and electronic maternity card Exclusion Criteria: \- Significant difficulty in cooperating (e.g. inadequate Finnish language skills)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Leila Varakas, PhD student

✉ leila.varakas@varha.fi

📞 +358505213354

Principal Investigator

Kaarin Mäkikallio

STUDY DIRECTOR

The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07272824 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Pregnancy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07272824 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07272824 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at leila.varakas@varha.fi for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07272824 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Turku, Finland.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07272824 clinical trial?

NCT07272824 is sponsored by Turku University Hospital. The principal investigator is Kaarin Mäkikallio at The wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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