Testing a Weight Management Program From Pregnancy Through 6 Months After Birth
Evaluates how usable a digital weight program is for pregnant women with obesity.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Usability Study of Gestational and Postpartum Weight Management Program
Key facts
- Where
- Turku, FinlandSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for pregnant women with a high weight before pregnancy. It tests a weight management program from pregnancy to 6 months after birth.
- Age
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Women only
- Disease stage
- Pregnant, with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 kg/m2 before pregnancy
Main reasons for not taking part
- Significant difficulty in cooperating, for example inadequate Finnish language skills
This trial only enrols pregnant participants. The registry sentence this rests on: General pregnant women with prepregnancy BMI at least 30 kg/m2
Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 50 years old?
Source: NCT07272824, who can take part
Where in Finland
- The wellbeing services county of Southwest FinlandTurku, FinlandContact: Leila VarakasTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Turku University Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07272824
- Record updated
- 23 December 2025
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Usability Study of Gestational and 6 Months Postpartum Weight Management Program - Hope D
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.
Inclusion: General pregnant women with prepregnancy BMI at least 30 kg/m2; Competence in using the digital care pathway and electronic maternity card.
Exclusion: Significant difficulty in cooperating (e.g. inadequate Finnish language skills).