AI to predict how air pollution harms unborn babies
NCT ID NCT06340971
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will use artificial intelligence to analyze health records from 200,000 pregnant women in London, combined with air pollution data, to predict the risk of preterm birth. The goal is to understand when and how pollution exposure is most harmful during pregnancy. Researchers hope to create practical advice, such as safer travel routes, to help pregnant women reduce their exposure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better public health guidance to help pregnant women reduce their exposure to air pollution and lower the risk of preterm birth.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study using existing data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The AI model may not work perfectly for all groups or locations outside London.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Anna David
RECRUITINGLondon, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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Tina Chowdhury
RECRUITINGLondon, E14NS, United Kingdom
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