PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

This study is testing whether a single, lower dose of a steroid medicine is just as safe and effective as the standard two-dose treatment for pregnant people at risk of delivering their baby too early. The medicine helps speed up the baby's lung development before birth. Research…

This study is testing whether an automated insulin delivery system (CamAPS FX) helps women with type 1 diabetes better control their blood sugar before and during pregnancy compared to their usual insulin methods. It aims to improve health for both mother and baby, focusing on ti…

This study compares two methods of pain relief for pregnant women undergoing a procedure to turn a breech baby head-down. Researchers want to see if using a sedative (propofol) is as effective and safe as spinal pain relief (bupivacaine) during the turning maneuver. The goal is t…

This study is testing if a buprenorphine skin patch can help pregnant women with opioid addiction start treatment with less severe withdrawal symptoms. Normally, patients must go through withdrawal before beginning medication, but the patch may ease this difficult period. Researc…

This study is testing if adding a specially trained 'heart health doula' to standard care helps new mothers recover from pregnancy-related high blood pressure. Researchers will compare two groups: one gets standard home blood pressure monitoring, and the other gets that plus week…

This study is testing a special mobile app designed for Black pregnant women. The app provides culturally relevant tools to build self-advocacy skills, improve communication with doctors, and create a support network. Researchers want to see if using the app can help reduce depre…

This study is testing if wearing a continuous glucose monitor and being in a group chat with other pregnant participants helps people keep their blood sugar at healthy levels during pregnancy. High blood sugar in pregnancy can cause health problems for both the parent and baby. R…

This study aims to see if it's practical and acceptable to start hepatitis C treatment during pregnancy for women with a history of drug use. It will enroll 50 pregnant adults to receive a standard antiviral medication and track their adherence, completion rates, and experiences.…

This study is testing two new types of ultrasound imaging to see if they can better assess the health of the placenta in pregnant women. Researchers will compare 60 women with healthy pregnancies to those whose babies are not growing as expected (fetal growth restriction). The go…

This study is testing if taking low-dose aspirin for six months after a pregnancy with preeclampsia helps new mothers' blood vessels recover and lowers their blood pressure. Up to 60 women who recently had preeclampsia will be randomly assigned to take either aspirin or a placebo…

This study is testing whether providing money specifically for healthy food purchases during pregnancy helps prevent excessive weight gain and related complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 1,440 pregnant women and randomly assign…

This study is testing whether adding a daily injection of a blood thinner (low molecular weight heparin) to the standard low-dose aspirin pill works better to prevent preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women. It will involve 100 women in Greece who are identified as high-risk ear…

This pilot study is testing a special exercise program designed for high-risk pregnant women who are on bed rest in the hospital. The program involves safe, supervised strength and resistance exercises that can be done while lying in bed. Researchers want to see if this program c…

This study aims to see if ultrasound scans can help doctors better understand how the bodies of critically ill pregnant women change during their illness. Researchers will use portable ultrasound machines to measure muscle loss, fat changes, and fluid buildup in 121 patients. The…

This study aims to understand the basic cell biology behind serious pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia and poor fetal growth. Researchers will observe and measure specific cell processes in 50 pregnant women who develop these conditions. The goal is to gather knowledge th…

This study aims to understand how exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy affects the health of mothers and their babies. Researchers will follow 6,000 pregnant women in rural Pakistan, measuring their heat exposure and tracking pregnancy outcomes like birth weight and pre…

This study aims to understand whether muscle loss (called sarcopenia) occurs in women with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Researchers will measure muscle mass and strength in 200 pregnant women to see if this condition affects pregnancy outcomes or cognitive function. The…

This study aims to learn more about hemophilia A by following mother-child pairs from pregnancy through the child's early years. Researchers want to understand why some mothers with severe hemophilia have dangerous bleeding after childbirth and why some children develop antibodie…

This long-term study follows 24,000 mother-child pairs from birth through age 21 to understand how early life factors affect health later on. Researchers collect health information, biological samples, and environmental data to identify connections between pregnancy, childhood, a…

This study aims to understand if pregnancy complications or other health signs might appear before a woman is diagnosed with lupus (SLE). Researchers will look back at the medical records of 50 women who had at least one pregnancy before their lupus diagnosis. The goal is to see …

This study aims to understand how pregnant people at risk for preeclampsia process aspirin and how that relates to their metabolic health. Researchers will enroll 50 participants who are already recommended to take aspirin for prevention. The study involves blood tests, urine col…

This study is testing a decision support tool designed to help parents facing the threat of an extremely premature birth (between 22 and 25 weeks). The tool provides information and helps clarify values about difficult care choices for the newborn. Researchers are comparing paren…