PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

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 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 a more intensive diet and activity counseling program can help high-risk pregnant women keep their blood sugar in a healthy range and lower their chances of developing gestational diabetes. About 100 women early in pregnancy (16 weeks or less) who have ri…

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 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 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 pilot study will test a smartphone app called Womb Watch that uses the phone's microphone to listen for fetal movements, like kicks, breathing, and hiccups. About 60 pregnant women between 28 and 40 weeks will record audio daily for 15 minutes. The goal is to see if the app …

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 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…