PREGNANCY RELATED

This study looks at whether delivering medically tailored groceries to pregnant women on Medicaid can help reduce food insecurity and lead to healthier births. Participants will receive free groceries delivered to their home, with some also getting extra education on cooking and …

This study compares two community-based programs designed to reduce heart disease risks in Black women after pregnancy. About 432 Black or African American women who are pregnant, have high blood pressure or obesity, and own a smartphone will take part. The goal is to see which p…

This study tests whether a community-based program can help pregnant women with obesity stay active and improve health for themselves and their babies. Researchers will enroll 60 expecting mothers to see if the program is easy to use and works well. The goal is to prevent obesity…

This study compares two types of exercises—diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic stabilization—delivered via real-time telehealth to help postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain, disability, and quality of life over 8 week…

This study tests whether sexual counseling based on the extended PLISSIT model helps pregnant women improve sexual function, reduce depression and anxiety, and strengthen their relationship. About 70 pregnant women between 16-20 weeks will receive either counseling or standard ca…

This study is a registry that will follow 1,000 pregnant women or those planning pregnancy who have autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Duke University want to learn what factors lead to better health for both mother and baby. The goal is to ide…

This study aims to adapt a program called Staying Healthy After Childbirth (STAC) to better serve Black women and birthing persons. Researchers will work with community advisors and staff to identify barriers and helpful factors for using the program in community organizations. T…

This study looks at how pregnant and non-pregnant patients recover after being in the intensive care unit (ICU) for COVID-19 and lung failure. Researchers will check for problems with movement, thinking, and mental health 3 to 6 months after leaving the ICU. The goal is to better…

This study looks at how mothers with HIV in the United States decide whether to breastfeed, and what happens when they do. Researchers will interview and follow about 1,150 mothers and their babies to understand the medical, social, and personal factors behind these choices. The …

This study looks at whether a tool called MyPath helps women with substance use disorder make informed choices about birth control after having a baby. About 400 women will use the tool during pregnancy or right after giving birth. Researchers will track which birth control metho…

This study tests whether small wearable sensors can track movement and walking during the first stage of labor in women who have a low-dose epidural. Researchers want to see if these sensors can help monitor how well the epidural is working, predict fall risk, and understand labo…

This study looks at how the pancreas changes during pregnancy using MRI scans. Researchers want to see if these changes are linked to diabetes in mothers and their babies. About 87 women under 14 weeks pregnant will be followed through pregnancy and one year after birth. The goal…

This study monitors the health of pregnant or breastfeeding women who have taken mavacamten, a heart medication, and their babies. It aims to understand any effects on pregnancy, birth, and infant development. About 20 participants will be followed, and no additional treatments a…

This study looks at whether giving doctors data on their own biases and providing doula support to Black pregnant patients can reduce the number of low-birthweight babies. About 60,000 patients from 39 clinics in North Carolina will take part. The goal is to see if these tools he…

This study follows about 958 pregnant women with mild to moderate eczema to see if using ruxolitinib cream affects pregnancy or baby health. Researchers compare those who used the cream to those who did not, looking for birth defects or other problems. The goal is to gather safet…

This study looks at whether simulation training for cervical exams can reduce the number of exams women receive during labor and make exam results more consistent between different providers. Over 1,100 healthcare workers and patients at a single birth center will be involved. Th…

This study looks at whether changing room light can help labor progress better. Researchers think darkness or red light may boost a natural hormone that helps contractions, while bright light might slow them. About 100 pregnant women will use a home monitor and report their light…