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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antalya Anatolia Hospital
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Ministry of Health Antalya City Hospital
Antalya, 07080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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