PREGNANCY RELATED

This study tests whether delivering healthy meals to the homes of pregnant women with overweight or obesity can help them avoid gaining too much weight during pregnancy. Researchers will track weight changes and also look at food security and stress levels. The study involves 35 …

This study tests whether a special team of doctors and nurses can reduce deaths in pregnant women with sickle cell disease (SCD) and their babies. About 500 pregnant women with SCD in Ghana will receive coordinated care from SCD and pregnancy experts. The program focuses on preve…

This study looks at whether a daily probiotic supplement can improve blood sugar control and limit weight gain in pregnant women who are overweight. About 84 women in early pregnancy will take the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to see if probiotics can help manage metabolic…

This study tests whether giving vitamin B12 supplements to pregnant women at risk of deficiency can improve their children's brain development and growth. Researchers will give 800 pregnant women in South Asia either a daily B12 pill or a placebo from early pregnancy until six mo…

This study tests whether helping women with overweight or obesity adopt a healthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy can reduce the risk of their children developing obesity. About 360 women planning pregnancy will either receive a tailored program including a low-calorie diet…

This study looks at whether helping overweight mothers lose about 10% of their body weight before getting pregnant can lower the chance of their babies being born with too much body fat and becoming overweight later in childhood. The study involves 240 women or couples who are pl…

This study tests a mobile app called Next4You designed for teens aged 16-19 in California's foster care system. The app includes short lessons to help youth make informed choices about sex, with the goal of reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Rese…

This study tests whether a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in 50 pregnant African American women. Participants use the app for 12 weeks, wear a fitness tracker, and complete surveys. The goal is to see if the app is helpful and acceptable for reducing stress and supporti…

This study tests a group prenatal care program called EleVATE GC for African-American women at high risk for postpartum depression. The program aims to reduce depression, preterm birth, and low birthweight by providing support and addressing stress. Researchers will compare outco…

This study tests a simple behavioral relaxation method to improve sleep in pregnant women with insomnia. About 20 women in their second or third trimester will practice the technique and track their sleep quality and wake time using a diary. The goal is to see if this easy, drug-…

This study was designed to see if giving pregnant women nutrition advice based on their unique biology, lifestyle, and health could improve their health and their baby's health. It planned to enroll women less than 20 weeks pregnant, excluding those with high-risk conditions. How…

This study looks at how eating fermented and fiber-rich foods during pregnancy changes the gut bacteria of mothers and their babies. Researchers will track 135 pregnant women and their infants to see if diet affects the types of bacteria passed from mom to baby. The goal is to le…

This study is a registry that collects information from 75 pregnant women with heart disease across the United States. The goal is to better understand how heart conditions affect mothers and their babies during pregnancy and for up to five years after birth. Researchers will als…

This study tests whether community health workers can help pregnant people on Medicaid get better access to nutritious food. About 124 participants will receive support from a health worker and be tracked for changes in food security, mood, social support, and baby's health at bi…

This study looks at whether a person's insurance affects how well their epidural works during a C-section. Researchers will review records of 2,500 pregnant adults to find any gaps in care. The goal is to understand and reduce health disparities on the labor floor.

This study tests whether a culturally tailored mobile health program can improve mental health and pregnancy outcomes in Black pregnant women. Half of the 150 participants will receive the program, which builds communication and self-advocacy skills and provides support. The goal…

This study aimed to develop better MRI scanning methods for imaging fetuses during pregnancy. The goal was to improve image quality and make scans faster and more accurate, even when the baby moves. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no res…

This study tests a program to help prenatal clinics improve how they measure and manage high blood pressure in pregnant and postpartum patients. About 4,000 clinic staff and providers in North Carolina will receive training, coaching, and tools to better recognize and treat sever…

This study looks at how the bacteria in a pregnant woman's gut (her microbiome) and her nutrition affect her baby's growth and health. Researchers are following 800 young pregnant women (28 and under) in Toronto throughout pregnancy and for a year after birth. They collect stool,…

This study is a registry that collects information from people with rheumatic or autoimmune diseases who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Researchers will gather data from medical records and surveys to learn what factors affect pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth or pre…

This study aims to understand head and neck cancers that happen during pregnancy or within a year after giving birth. Researchers will look at virus exposure (like HPV and EBV), pregnancy health, and tumor details in 14 women. The goal is to gather information, not to test a trea…

This study looks at health records from 10 pregnant women with opioid use disorder to find ways to improve care for both mother and baby. The goal is to use this information to create better treatment programs and reduce problems like neonatal withdrawal syndrome. The study does …

This study follows 285 pregnant women with cystic fibrosis to see how their lung function changes during pregnancy and for two years after giving birth. Researchers are focusing on those taking highly effective CFTR modulators. The goal is to better understand the effects of preg…

Many pregnant women have experienced trauma, which can make prenatal care stressful and increase health risks. This study will create and test a toolkit to train obstetric providers in trauma-informed care, including screening tools and modified procedures. Researchers will work …

This study follows 180 pregnant women to see how changes in their weight and body fat during pregnancy relate to their baby's body fat at birth. Researchers will use MRI scans and simple measurements to track both mom and baby. The goal is to better understand how early life infl…

This study tests a program called Well-Mama, where Community Doula Navigators use a checklist to support pregnant women. About 576 uninsured or publicly insured pregnant women will either get standard care or standard care plus the Well-Mama program. The goal is to see if the pro…

This study looks at how well pregnant women in Tanzania like and tolerate different amounts of iron in their daily prenatal vitamins. 156 women will try three different iron doses (30 mg, 45 mg, and 60 mg) and report which one they prefer and any side effects. The goal is to find…