PREGNANT WOMEN

This study tests whether the drug letermovir can stop cytomegalovirus (CMV) in unborn babies better than the current treatment valaciclovir. Pregnant women with a CMV-infected fetus will take one of the two drugs daily until delivery. The goal is to see if letermovir leads to a n…

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 tests whether a structured prenatal yoga program can reduce how traumatic women perceive childbirth to be, and improve their self-image and delivery preferences. Forty-six pregnant women in their second trimester or later will attend eight yoga sessions over four weeks…

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 tests whether women having a planned C-section can safely skip the routine bladder catheter. Instead, they will urinate on their own just before surgery. The goal is to see if this approach avoids the need for a catheter after birth, while also improving comfort. About…

This study looks at whether epidural pain relief given to mothers during childbirth has any effect on their child's brain development up to 24 months of age. Researchers will follow thousands of first-time mothers and their babies, comparing those who received epidural analgesia …

This study looks at how much pregnant women know about oral health and whether a short informational leaflet can improve that knowledge. About 300 women who recently gave birth at Hospital La Fe will fill out a questionnaire, read the leaflet, and then take the same questionnaire…

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 tests whether taking melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, can change the number of uterine contractions in full-term pregnant women. Researchers will give melatonin or a placebo to 120 women during the day and at night to see if it affects contractions. The goal is to u…

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 pregnant woman's heart health, measured by the American Heart Association's 'Life's Essential 8' checklist, relates to outcomes for her and her baby. Researchers will follow 5,000 pregnant women in China, collecting surveys and medical data. The goal is …

This study is looking at whether certain substances from the placenta (called sFlt-1 and PlGF) can help doctors know if a baby is in trouble during labor. Researchers will check these markers in pregnant women and compare them to the baby's heart rate and health after birth. The …

This study is tracking 1,600 pregnant women to understand how tiny air pollution particles and microplastics might interfere with fetal development. Researchers will measure exposure and look for links to preterm birth, low birth weight, and other complications. The goal is to un…

This registry enrolls 5,000 pregnant women aged 18-45 who take psychiatric medications like antidepressants or ADHD drugs. Researchers track infant health for one year after birth to see if these medications increase the risk of major birth defects. The goal is to provide better …