An Online Intuitive Eating Program for Pregnant Women With Obesity to Support Well-Being
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The goal of this feasibility randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and demand, as well as preliminary effects of an evidence-based Intuitive Eating (IE) intervention among pregnant women who have obesity. The main research questions are: RQ1: What is the feasibility (acceptability and demand) of implementing an Intuitive Eating Intervention among pregnant and postpartum women? RQ2: How does participation in the Pregnancy Intuitive Eating Intervention (PIE-I) impact key maternal health outcomes (i.e., gestational weight gain, intuitive eating behaviors, dietary quality, body image, and mental health) compared to a wait-list control? Researchers will compare the Pregnancy Intuitive Eating Intervention (PIE-I) intervention group with the wait-list control to see what impact the PIE-I has on maternal well-being. Participants randomized to the intervention group will complete the 8 week asynchronous IE intervention and have an opportunity to interview at the end of the study.
Sponsor: San Diego State University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age ≥18 years
- ✓ Pregnant women between 12 weeks and \<22 weeks gestation
- ✓ Pre-pregnancy BMI 30.0 kg/m² or greater
- ✓ Able to read and understand English (for intervention materials and questionnaires)
- ✓ Receiving prenatal care at UC San Diego Health (UCSD)
- ✓ Reliable access to a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or computer) with internet connection
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Current or past diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID)
- ✕ High-risk pregnancy or medical complications that may significantly affect diet, physical activity, or weight gain (e.g., gestational diabetes requiring insulin, preeclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum)
- ✕ Multiple gestation pregnancy (e.g., twins or higher-order multiples)
- ✕ Current participation in another nutrition, weight management, or behavioral intervention study
- ✕ Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or current substance use disorder that would interfere with participation
- ✕ Inability to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures
Where it's recruiting
San Diego
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07792837 · last updated 2026-09-15