Online mindful eating program for pregnant women living with obesity
Tests an online intuitive eating course in pregnant women with obesity.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: An Online Intuitive Eating Program for Pregnant Women With Obesity to Support Well-Being
Key facts
- Where
- San Diego, United StatesSee the 2 sites
Where in United States
- San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, United StatesTaking people
- UC San Diego HealthSan Diego, United StatesTaking 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?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- San Diego State University
- Trial code
- NCT07792837
- Record updated
- 6 November 2026
- Original description
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:Read full original descriptionShow less
Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of an Online Intuitive Eating Intervention on Gestational Weight Gain and Well-Being in Pregnant Women
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.
Inclusion: 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.
Exclusion: 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); Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or current substance use disorder that would interfere with participation; Multiple gestation pregnancy (e.g., twins or higher-order multiples); Current participation in another nutrition, weight management, or behavioral intervention study; Inability to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures.