About this trial
This study aims to assess whether an integrated continuum of care from the preconception period, across maternity until the first 18 months of life, can promote maternal metabolic and mental health, as well as offspring health, among overweight and obese women.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Women aged 21-40 years
BMI 25-40 kg/m2
Intention to reside in Singapore for the next 4 years
Chinese, Malay, Indian or any combination of these 3 ethnic groups
Disqualifiers
Currently pregnant
Known type 1 or type 2 diabetes
On any anticonvulsant medication in the past 1 month
On any oral steroid in the past 1 month (e.g. Prednisolone, Prednisone, Deltasone, Prelone, Methyl Prednisolone, Medrol, Hydrocortisone, Cortef, Dexamethasone, Decadron)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- HELMS Lifestyle Intervention
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Lead sponsor
Lien Foundation
Collaborator