Pregnancy checkups get a healthy upgrade: ethiopia tests disease prevention

NCT ID NCT07442318

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding lifestyle counseling to routine antenatal care can help prevent non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart disease. About 1,268 pregnant women in four Ethiopian cities will receive either standard care or extra counseling on diet, exercise, and avoiding air pollution. The goal is to improve birth weight and long-term health for mothers and children.

What this could mean

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Active substance

structured lifestyle counseling

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that simple counseling during pregnancy reduces long-term disease risk for mothers and children.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results depend on adherence and may not be generalizable beyond urban Ethiopia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Noncommunicable Diseases

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  • Adama

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    Ādama, Oromiya, Ethiopia

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  • Addis Ababa

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    Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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  • Harar

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    Harar, Harare, Ethiopia

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  • Jimma

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    Jimma, Oromiya, Ethiopia

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