MATERNAL HEALTH

This study tests whether a program called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) can help people reduce risky alcohol and drug use. About 400 adults visiting family planning clinics will either get SBIRT or usual care. Researchers will track changes in d…

This large study in North Carolina tests whether giving clinics data tools and racial equity training, plus offering doula support to high-risk Black patients, can reduce low birthweight and discrimination in prenatal care. About 60,000 patients from 39 clinics will take part. Th…

This study tests whether a smartphone-based AI ultrasound, operated by health workers with minimal training, can accurately estimate gestational age, detect placenta position, and identify fetal presentation in pregnant women in rural Democratic Republic of the Congo. The goal is…

This study compares virtual reality (VR) relaxation with face-to-face relaxation for pregnant women hospitalized with preeclampsia, a condition causing high blood pressure. Researchers will measure anxiety, comfort, heart rate, and baby's well-being in 96 participants. The goal i…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can improve how women remember their childbirth and reduce feelings of trauma. About 80 women who had a vaginal birth will either take the program or receive no extra support. The goal is to see if mindfulness can make birth …

This study will measure how many women at a high-risk pregnancy clinic experience postpartum depression. Researchers will use a standard questionnaire called the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to screen 100 women who gave birth 4 weeks to 6 months ago. The goal is to…

This study tests whether a telehealth program (Telehealth MOM) helps more women complete their 6-week postpartum checkup compared to standard care. It involves 1,500 pregnant women from rural and low-income areas who speak English, Spanish, or Marshallese. The goal is to find bet…

This study looks at whether doulas with extra training in mental health support can help pregnant women in rural Montana feel more confident and less depressed. About 75 pregnant women will be split into three groups: one with a specially trained doula, one with a regular doula, …

This long-term study follows 24,000 mothers and their children born at Boston Medical Center to understand how early-life exposures—like pregnancy complications and birth outcomes—affect health later in life. Researchers will track conditions such as asthma, obesity, allergies, a…