PREGNANCY RELATED

This study looks at whether a daily probiotic food 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 prevent met…

This pilot study tests whether community health workers can help pregnant people on Medicaid get better access to nutritious food. Researchers will measure food security, depression, social support, and baby outcomes like birthweight and prematurity. The goal is to see if this ap…

This study tests a special care program for pregnant women with sickle cell disease in Ghana. The program uses a team of doctors and nurses to prevent serious problems like acute chest syndrome and to monitor baby growth with ultrasound. About 500 women will take part to see if t…

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 goal is to see if …

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 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 if 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 what cultural changes might be needed.

This study tests a simple relaxation method to improve sleep in pregnant women with insomnia. About 20 women in their second or third trimester will learn a behavioral relaxation technique and track their sleep. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the time it takes to fal…

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. About 416 pregnant women will participate, and if successful, the model c…

This study tests a culturally tailored mobile health program for 150 Black pregnant women to see if it reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Half of the participants receive the app, which teaches communication and self-advocacy skills and offers a support network.…

This study looks at how opioid use disorder and the medication buprenorphine affect the brains of pregnant women. Researchers will compare brain scans of 40 pregnant women with and without opioid use disorder. The goal is to learn how the body processes the medication and how it …

This study looks at how combining public health and medical data can help pregnant women with opioid use disorder get better care. The goal is to improve treatment and reduce risks like severe withdrawal in newborns. Ten pregnant women with opioid use disorder will be followed to…

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

This study is creating a registry of 75 pregnant women with heart disease in the United States. The goal is to collect information on health outcomes for mothers and babies, including quality of life and racial differences. This knowledge will help doctors improve care for future…

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 especially interested in the effects of highly effective CFTR modulators. The goal is to better understand 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 how diet affects the types of bacteria passed from mother to child. The goal is …

This study looks at whether training and coaching for clinic staff can improve how they measure blood pressure and educate patients about hypertension during and after pregnancy. About 4,000 providers and staff from prenatal clinics in North Carolina will take part. The goal is t…

This study tests a training program for prenatal healthcare providers to help them use proven treatments for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Researchers will look at how the program affects the use of medication-assisted treatment and health outcomes for mothers and babies.…

This study looks at how well pregnant women like prenatal vitamins with different amounts of iron (30 mg, 45 mg, or 60 mg). About 156 women in early pregnancy will try each version and report which one they prefer and any side effects. The goal is to find the best iron dose that …

This study looks at whether a person's insurance status affects how well their epidural works during a C-section. Researchers will review records from 2,500 pregnant adults at one hospital. The goal is to find out if there are unfair differences in pain relief based on insurance …

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 track outcomes like C-section rates. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling a…