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Prevention of unhealthy weight gain in families in pregnancy and postpartum using an mHealth-enhanced intervention.

Prevention of unhealthy weight gain in families in pregnancy and postpartum using an mHealth-enhanced intervention. - I-PREGNO

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00029934
Enrollment
200
Registered
2022-08-12
Start date
2022-08-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

E66 F53

Interventions

Group 1: Counselling on physical activity and healthy eating, based on motivational interviewing, combined with a self-help App for psychological support. The intervention will take place during the
ca. max 10 min per visit) until ca. 8-10 weeks postpartum. The counseling on physical activity is around 2 messages (Enjoy moving and sitting less
Train your strengtht) und 5 healthy eating messages (Water is THE beverage
Variety doesn't need to be much
- Colorful and healthy: plant-based foods
Snacks and fast food - the (un)secret seducers
Finding the good portion of meat). Group 2: Care as usual: a 1-hr visit with a midwife to discuss general pregnancy related topics and prepare for delivery. Optional visits in the postpartum period, w

Sponsors

Inst. of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health; University of Graz
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: > 18 years of age, sufficient German language skills, signed informed consent, mobile phone/tablet available, and one of the following criteria: on state benefit, low education, no partner.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosed with a chronic disease, use of medication that influences weight or eating behaviour.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
self reported Body Mass Index

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Parental Stress (PSI, Parental Stress Index), parental stress (EBI); parental depression (EPDS), parental emotion regulation (DERS); parental self-efficacy (SEW10)

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactIngrid Hölzl

Inst f. Bewegungswissenschaften, Sport und Gesundheit; Universität Graz

i-pregno@uni-graz.at0433163802331

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026