PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

This study tests if leg exercise (like pedaling) is better than arm exercise for controlling blood sugar, weight, and stress in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. 108 women in their second trimester will exercise three times a week for eight weeks. The goal is to find a sa…

This study tests whether telling doctors when a pregnant person is at high risk for preeclampsia can increase the use of low-dose aspirin, which is known to help prevent the condition. About 1,000 pregnant individuals at elevated risk will take part, and their doctors will either…

This study tests a personalized support program (PTBCARE+) for pregnant individuals at high risk of delivering early. The program includes stress reduction tools, a website/app, and other resources. Researchers will compare stress levels and birth outcomes between those who recei…

This study tests whether extra diet and exercise counseling helps high-risk pregnant women keep blood sugar levels normal and avoid gestational diabetes. About 100 women early in pregnancy will receive either standard advice or a more intensive program. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests a program that offers mental health screening, therapy, and follow-up to pregnant women who are in the hospital for medical complications. About 50 participants will receive brief counseling and symptom tracking during their stay and for three months after. The g…

This study tests whether AI-assisted ultrasound devices can help frontline health workers in rural Ethiopia detect pregnancy problems early. About 1,059 pregnant women will be split into three groups: two using different AI ultrasound tools and one receiving standard care without…

This study will test whether a mobile app called MI MOM can improve pregnancy and postpartum health for 500 pregnant women on Medicaid. One group uses the app and gets text messages with health tips, videos, and optional support from a community health worker. The other group rec…

This study tests a smartphone app called Womb Watch that uses the phone's microphone to listen to fetal movements, like kicks and hiccups. Researchers will enroll 60 pregnant women (both low- and high-risk) to see if the app is easy to use and accurate. The goal is to provide a s…

This study looks at whether bed rest helps prevent early birth in pregnant women with a short cervix. Researchers will compare women who are told to rest with those who are not, to see if avoiding bed rest is just as safe. The goal is to find out if current advice to rest might b…