9,000 pregnant women join study to unlock preterm birth secrets
NCT ID NCT02738892
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 9,000 pregnant women in Zambia from early pregnancy through one year after birth. Researchers collect medical details and biological samples to learn why preterm births happen, with the goal of finding new ways to prevent them. No treatment is given—this is an observation-only study.
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 research could uncover biological causes of preterm birth in Zambian women, pointing toward new prevention methods.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly prevent preterm birth. Findings may not apply to other populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kamwala Health Centre
Lusaka, Zambia
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University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
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