PREGNANT WOMEN

This study tests if a medicine called letermovir can stop cytomegalovirus (CMV) in unborn babies better than the current treatment, valaciclovir. Pregnant women who had CMV in the first trimester and whose fetus is infected (confirmed by amniotic fluid test) can join. The goal is…

This study aims to see if a new, ultra-early, non-invasive test can accurately detect fetal chromosomal abnormalities using cells from the placenta. Researchers will enroll 25 pregnant women between 7 and 16 weeks of pregnancy. The goal is to develop a safer, earlier alternative …

This study is testing whether a cream called Stratamark® can prevent stretch marks in pregnant women. It will include 10,000 participants who have no stretch marks on their belly at the start. Women apply the cream daily and report any new stretch marks through monthly online sur…

This study looks at whether doing yoga during pregnancy can lower a woman's fear of a traumatic birth and improve her body image and self-perception. Researchers will ask 46 pregnant women about their feelings before and after a yoga program. The goal is to see if yoga can make t…

This study tests if women having a planned C-section can safely skip the usual bladder tube. 550 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either get the tube or not. The goal is to see if skipping it reduces discomfort without increasing the need for a tube later due to urine …

This study compares two easy methods—tapping the skin or applying a cold pack—to reduce pain when pregnant women get a tetanus vaccine. About 90 pregnant women will take part, and their pain levels and vital signs will be measured right after the shot and over the next two days. …

This study looks at whether melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, can change how often the uterus contracts in full-term pregnant women. Researchers will give melatonin to 120 women during the day (when levels are low) and at night (with dim light to avoid blocking natural melatoni…

This study will follow 5,000 pregnant women to see how their heart health during pregnancy relates to outcomes like preterm birth and baby's birth weight. Researchers will use a new heart health score called Life's Essential 8. The goal is to create heart health standards specifi…

This study collects information from pregnant women aged 18-45 who take medications for conditions like depression, anxiety, or ADHD. Researchers track the health of their babies for the first year of life to see if these medicines increase the risk of birth defects. The goal is …

This study looks at whether low-risk pregnant women can safely go home after starting labor induction with a special balloon catheter, instead of staying in the hospital. About 258 women will be randomly assigned to either go home or stay in the hospital. Researchers will compare…

This study looks at how a common blood thinner (LMWH) works in pregnant women. Pregnancy naturally makes blood clot more easily, which can be risky. Researchers will use a special test to measure clotting in 50 pregnant women across all trimesters and after birth, to find the bes…

This study is checking if certain substances from the placenta (sFlt-1 and PlGF) can help doctors know when a baby is in trouble during labor. About 428 pregnant women will have their placental markers tested and compared with the baby's heart rate and health after birth. The goa…

This study looks at how tiny air pollution particles and microplastics might harm unborn babies. Researchers will follow 1,600 pregnant women to see if exposure to these pollutants leads to preterm birth or low birth weight. The goal is to understand the hidden risks of everyday …