Heavy phone use in pregnancy may harm fetal health

NCT ID NCT07271680

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 128 pregnant women in their third trimester to see if smartphone addiction is linked to changes in fetal heart rate, blood flow in the uterus, and birth weight. Participants were assessed for phone addiction, and their babies were monitored with ultrasound and weighed at birth. The goal is to understand if too much phone use could be a risk factor during pregnancy.

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 links are found, this could lead to better guidance for pregnant women on healthy smartphone use.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show associations, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all pregnancies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Birth Weight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antalya Anatolia Hospital

    Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Ministry of Health Antalya City Hospital

    Antalya, 07080, Turkey (Türkiye)