Teaching Moms-to-Be about seafood safety: a new weapon against toxic exposures?

NCT ID NCT07758114

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a prenatal education program can help pregnant women learn about and avoid toxic chemicals found in contaminated seafood. The program teaches about seafood benefits, risks, and safe handling. Researchers will measure changes in knowledge and whether women adopt safer behaviors over time. The goal is to reduce environmental exposures that may contribute to preterm birth and other health problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Educational intervention adapted from 'Seafood at its Best' curriculum
What this could lead to: If effective, this education program could help pregnant women reduce exposure to harmful contaminants, potentially lowering risks of preterm birth and other health issues.
What could go wrong: The trial measures knowledge and self-reported behavior, not actual health outcomes, so real-world impact on reducing toxic exposures or improving birth outcomes remains uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung disorder neurodegenerative disease pregnancy disorder Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES PREGNANCY RELATED PRETERM BIRTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

St Vincent's Hope Clinics
RECRUITING

Galveston, Texas, 77550, United States
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
RECRUITING

Galveston, Texas, 77555-0133, United States

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