PREGNANT WOMEN

This study compares two forms of folate—5-MTHF and folic acid—to see which one better increases red blood cell folate levels in pregnant women. Healthy pregnant women aged 25-35 with a gestational age of 9-14 weeks are randomly assigned to take one of the two supplements daily fo…

This study tests whether haptotherapy, a gentle touch-based therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve bonding in pregnant women who have had a previous abortion. Eighty women between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy will receive five 45-minute group sessions. Researchers will measure a…

This trial tests whether a structured care protocol can improve the physical and psychological health of pregnant women living in an area hit by a major earthquake. The study includes 43 pregnant women who are earthquake survivors and compares those who receive the protocol with …

This study tests a program called the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Kit (MaKit) designed to help pregnant women and their partners feel more emotionally connected to their unborn baby. Thirty couples attending antenatal care in Indonesia are split into two groups: one receives standa…

This study tested whether using a mechanical massage cushion during labor can reduce pain and increase comfort for first-time mothers. 70 pregnant women were split into two groups: one used the cushion plus standard care, the other received standard care alone. Researchers measur…

This study looked at whether playing music during a non-stress test (a routine check on the baby's heartbeat) helps pregnant women feel more comfortable and less anxious. 173 women took part. Researchers measured their comfort, blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels. The …

This study tested whether giving educational sessions to pregnant women and their partners helps them cope with stress as a couple, improve their relationship, and boost quality of life. 68 first-time pregnant couples took part. The training covered physical and emotional changes…

This study measures how the thoracolumbar fascia — a sheet of connective tissue in the lower back — changes during pregnancy. Researchers will take non-invasive measurements of tissue stiffness, tone, and elasticity in first-time mothers during each trimester. The goal is to esta…

This study is exploring whether changes in a deep layer of back tissue, called the thoracolumbar fascia, are linked to pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Researchers will measure the tissue's stiffness and elasticity in pregnant women with and without pain, as well as in non-pr…

This completed study looked at 50 pregnant women having planned C-sections to see whether spinal or general anesthesia has less effect on the heart's electrical activity (QTc interval). Participants received one type of anesthesia and were monitored with an ECG. The goal was to h…

This completed study used donated placentas from 369 pregnant women to understand how the HIV drug tenofovir moves from mother to baby. Researchers used a special lab model that mimics the third trimester of pregnancy. The goal was to see if certain proteins or drug interactions …

This study tested whether a mobile app with information about prenatal genetic testing could help pregnant women feel more informed and confident. 178 high-risk pregnant women used the app before their doctor's appointment. Researchers measured their knowledge, attitudes, and dec…