Meal Delivery for Pregnancy Weight Management
(Her HOME Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is being done to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a meal delivery intervention for managing gestational weight gain among pregnant women with overweight or obesity.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you do not use certain medications, including Metformin, systemic steroids, antipsychotic agents, anti-seizure medications, mood stabilizers, ADHD medications like amphetamines and methylphenidate, and any Class D teratogenic agents.
Is meal delivery for weight management during pregnancy safe?
How does the meal delivery treatment for pregnancy weight management differ from other treatments?
The meal delivery treatment for pregnancy weight management is unique because it involves providing pre-prepared meals to help manage weight during pregnancy, which is different from traditional methods that focus on dietary advice or behavioral interventions. This approach is similar to 'medically tailored meals' used for other conditions, where meals are specifically designed to meet nutritional needs and support health goals.12367
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Meal Delivery for pregnancy weight management?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Gareth Dutton, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Camille S Worthington, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pregnant women over 18 years old, with a BMI of 25 or higher and less than 15 weeks into their pregnancy. They must live within the meal delivery area, have internet at home, and be planning to deliver at UAB. Women on certain medications or with serious health issues like heart disease or diabetes can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive a meal delivery intervention with brief behavioral support to manage gestational weight gain
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in weight, diet satisfaction, food insecurity, and perceived stress
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Meal Delivery
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor