Pregnancy disorder

This trial tests whether treating high blood pressure in pregnancy to a stricter target (below 140/90) is better than the usual approach (below 160/110) for women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia without severe features. About 4,120 pregnant women will be randomly as…

This trial compares two models of doula support for pregnant people on Medicaid in North Central Florida. One group receives enhanced support that starts earlier in pregnancy, happens more often, and continues through the first year after birth. The other group receives standard …

This study will give 130 pregnant women in Tanzania two different types of prenatal supplements—one with multiple micronutrients (MMS) and one with just iron and folic acid (IFA)—to see which one they like better and causes fewer side effects. Each woman will try both supplements…

This study tests whether portable AI-driven ultrasound devices can help frontline health workers in rural Ethiopia detect pregnancy complications early. About 1,059 pregnant women will be split into three groups: two using different AI ultrasound tools and one receiving standard …

This trial tests a program designed to help adolescent girls in Tanzania avoid unplanned pregnancies by improving access to contraception and reproductive health information. Participants receive educational text messages and interactive voice responses on their phones, plus supp…

This study tests a personalized support program called PTBCARE+ for pregnant individuals at high risk of delivering early. The program includes a stress reduction toolkit, a website/app, care coordination, and optional massage. Researchers will compare stress levels and birth out…

This study tests whether notifying obstetric clinicians when a pregnant patient is at high risk for preeclampsia increases the use of low-dose aspirin, which can help prevent the condition. Researchers will compare clinics that receive these alerts to those that continue usual ca…

This study tests whether adding manual lymphatic drainage massage to therapeutic exercises and compression garments helps reduce lower limb swelling in pregnant women during their third trimester. Sixty women aged 25-35 with mild-to-moderate swelling will be split into two groups…

This study tests whether simulating common stressful events during labor—like a drop in baby's heart rate or an emergency C-section—can reduce fear and anxiety in first-time pregnant women. Fifty women in their third trimester will practice these scenarios and then report their c…

This study tests a specially designed exercise program for high-risk pregnant women who are hospitalized on bed rest. The exercises are done in bed and focus on strength and resistance. Researchers want to see if the program can help maintain muscle, reduce stress and anxiety, an…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based self-compassion program can help first-time pregnant women feel less fear about childbirth, reduce pregnancy stress, and increase comfort. About 80 women who are 28 weeks or further along in their first pregnancy will take part. The…

This study will gather information from hospitals across the country about pregnant women who are critically ill and need a cesarean delivery, especially when it happens outside a standard operating room. The goal is to better understand the risks and outcomes for both the mother…

This study will follow 5,500 first-time pregnant women to see if blood tests and eye scans can predict complications like preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and gestational diabetes. Researchers will collect samples and images at different points during pregnancy and compare…

This study looks at whether recommending bed rest to pregnant women with a short cervix actually helps prevent preterm birth. Researchers will compare women who are told to rest with those who continue normal daily activities. The goal is to see if avoiding bed rest is just as sa…

This study will give 40 pregnant people a Garmin activity tracker to see if it's a useful tool for measuring and encouraging physical activity during pregnancy. Researchers want to learn how often people wear the device and if they find it helpful. The goal is to gather informati…