FEAST Perinatal Support for Healthy Eating in Pregnancy
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The trial aims to test a new program designed to help pregnant Latino individuals eat healthier during and after pregnancy. The FEAST Perinatal Support Program offers education on nutrition, skill-building, and social support, along with grocery gift cards to facilitate access to fresh food. Researchers seek to determine if this approach can enhance dietary habits and overall health. This trial suits those who are currently pregnant, speak and read English, and qualify for food assistance programs like EBT or WIC. As an unphased trial, participants can contribute to innovative research that may lead to healthier pregnancies and improved nutrition for many.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider.
What prior data suggests that the FEAST Perinatal Support Program is safe?
Research has shown that eating a healthy diet during pregnancy can greatly reduce the risk of preterm birth. One study with over 39,000 participants found that mothers who ate well were 56% less likely to have a preterm birth. Additionally, babies of mothers who followed dietary guidelines grew healthier up to age two.
The FEAST Perinatal Support Program promotes healthy eating and well-being during pregnancy. It offers dietary education, skill-building, and social support, along with grocery gift cards. Although specific safety data for FEAST is not detailed, the benefits of a healthy diet during pregnancy are well-known. Eating well during this time is generally safe and beneficial for both the parent and the baby.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the FEAST Perinatal Support Program because it focuses on behavioral intervention to promote healthy eating during pregnancy. Unlike traditional prenatal care, which often emphasizes medical monitoring and nutritional supplements, this program provides personalized support and education to help expectant mothers make healthier food choices. By directly engaging with pregnant individuals and addressing their unique dietary needs, this program aims to foster long-term healthy habits that benefit both the mother and the developing baby.
What evidence suggests that the FEAST Perinatal Support Program is effective for promoting healthy eating in pregnancy?
Research has shown that nutrition counseling can improve diet quality during pregnancy. It often helps pregnant women meet health guidelines for calories, protein, and fat, leading to healthier weight gain. Additionally, studies have found that programs offering food support, such as grocery gift cards, enhance nutrition for mothers in need. When mothers adhere to health guidelines, their babies tend to grow healthier. These findings suggest that the FEAST Perinatal Support Program, which participants in this trial will receive, might effectively encourage better eating habits and health outcomes for pregnant individuals.26789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Tyler B Mason, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Southern California
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for first-time pregnant individuals eligible for EBT or WIC benefits, who speak and read English. It's designed to help Latino families in Southern California improve their diet during pregnancy and postpartum.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the FEAST Perinatal Support Program intervention, including dietary psychoeducation, skill-building, social support, and grocery gift cards
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in dietary outcomes, self-reported health, and cardiometabolic risk factors
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- FEAST Perinatal Support Program
Trial Overview
The FEAST Perinatal Support Program (PSP) is being tested, which includes dietary education, skill-building, social support, plus a $15 gift card for healthy food. The study aims to see if this can improve diet quality and health outcomes.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active behavioral intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Southern California
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Collaborator
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator
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