Can reducing stress in pregnancy improve placenta health?
NCT ID NCT04993742
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how anxiety during pregnancy may affect the placenta and birth outcomes. Researchers are studying 150 military moms who receive a support program called M-O-M-S, which offers classes and mentor support. The goal is to understand links between stress, inflammation, and placental health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mentors Offering Maternal Support (M-O-M-S) program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that reducing anxiety during pregnancy improves placental health and birth outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a behavioral support component, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all pregnant women.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Joint Base San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78236, United States
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