Tiny pollutants, big risks: new study probes airborne threats to fetal health

NCT ID NCT07238608

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is tracking 1,600 pregnant women to understand how tiny air pollution particles and microplastics might interfere with fetal development. Researchers will measure exposure and look for links to preterm birth, low birth weight, and other complications. The goal is to uncover the biological mechanisms behind these risks, not to test a treatment.

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 reveal how air pollution harms fetal development, pointing toward ways to reduce preterm births and related health issues.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show links but not prove cause and effect, and results may take years to translate into practical advice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Noncommunicable Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

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PREGNANT WOMEN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe
RECRUITING

Valencia, Valencia, 46016, Spain

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