Telehealth Obesity Prevention Starts in the Womb: StEP OUT Trial Targets Hispanic Mothers with Culturally Tailored Antenatal Intervention
247 Health News Editorial
·25 July 2026
·5 min read
·clinical-trialsThe StEP OUT trial from Northwell Health has completed enrolment of 49 pregnant Hispanic/Latinx women in a telehealth-delivered obesity prevention programme targeting the first 1,000 days of life. The intervention development study uses human-centred design to optimise feasibility and acceptability before a future efficacy trial. Clinicians working in maternal health, paediatrics, and health equity should watch for forthcoming results.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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