Massive pregnancy study aims to save lives in Low-Income countries

NCT ID NCT05904145

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is following over 267,000 pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries to understand what factors lead to complications like stillbirth, maternal death, and preterm birth. Researchers will collect data on health risks and outcomes to create a large, harmonized dataset. The goal is to use this information to design better care strategies and policies for mothers and newborns worldwide.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could provide the data needed to develop better strategies for reducing pregnancy complications and deaths in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results depend on accurate data collection across many sites, which can be challenging.

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PREGNANCY, HIGH RISK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aga Khan University
RECRUITING

Karachi, Pakistan
Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore
RECRUITING

Vellore, India
Kenya Medical Research Institute-Center for Global Health Research
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Kisumu, Kenya
Kintampo Health Research Centre
COMPLETED

Kintampo, Ghana
University of North Carolina-Global Projects Zambia
COMPLETED

Lusaka, Zambia

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