Pregnant women's refusal to join trials: what's behind the decision?

NCT ID NCT06612320

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at why pregnant women in France refuse to take part in randomized clinical trials about pregnancy and childbirth. Researchers surveyed 526 women to understand factors like age, education, and personal reasons that influence their choice. The goal is to make future trials more inclusive and better designed for this group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APHP - Antoine Béclère hospital - Maternity

    Clamart, IDF, 92140, France

  • APHP - Louis Mourier hospital - Maternity

    Colombes, IDF, 92700, France

  • APHP - Port-Royal Maternity

    Paris, IDF, 75014, France

  • APHP - Trousseau Hospital - Gynecology-Obstetrics-Maternity

    Paris, IDF, 75010, France

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 could help researchers design better trials that are more acceptable to pregnant women, improving participation and research quality.

What could go wrong

This is a completed observational study with no treatment tested, so it won't directly lead to new therapies. The findings may not apply outside France.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

preeclampsia pregnancy disorder Treatment Refusal

As listed by the trial registrant

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