PREGNANCY RELATED

This study tests whether delivering healthy meals to the homes of pregnant women with overweight or obesity can help them gain a healthy amount of weight during pregnancy. Researchers will track weight changes and also look at food security and stress levels. The study involves 3…

This study tests a team-based care program for pregnant women with sickle cell disease in Ghana. The goal is to lower death rates for mothers and their babies by using a special team of doctors and nurses, following guidelines to prevent complications, and monitoring fetal growth…

This study tests whether giving vitamin B12 supplements to pregnant women at risk of deficiency can improve their children's growth and brain development. About 800 pregnant women in South Asia will take either a daily B12 pill or a placebo from early pregnancy until 6 months aft…

This study tests a culturally tailored mobile app designed to help Black pregnant women reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. About 150 Black pregnant women will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard care. The app focuses on building communication and self-adv…

This study tests a simple behavioral relaxation technique to improve sleep in pregnant women with insomnia. About 20 women in their second or third trimester will practice the method and track their sleep using a diary and questionnaire. The goal is to see if this easy approach c…

This study looks at whether training and coaching for clinic staff can improve how they measure blood pressure and educate patients about hypertension during and after pregnancy. About 4,000 providers and staff from prenatal clinics in North Carolina will take part. The goal is t…

This study looks at how opioid use disorder (OUD) and medication-assisted therapy affect the brains of pregnant women. Researchers will compare brain scans of 40 pregnant women with OUD to those without. The goal is to learn how the body processes medication during pregnancy and …

This study tests whether community health workers can help pregnant women on Medicaid get better access to nutritious food. About 124 participants will receive support and be tracked for changes in food security, mood, social support, and baby health measures like birth weight an…

This study was designed to see if giving pregnant women nutrition advice tailored to their unique biology and lifestyle could improve health for both mother and baby. It planned to track outcomes like cesarean section rates. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any p…

This study looks at how well pregnant women in Tanzania tolerate and like prenatal vitamins with different amounts of iron (30 mg, 45 mg, or 60 mg). About 156 women will try each version and report which they prefer and any side effects. The goal is to find the best iron dose for…

This study follows 285 pregnant women with cystic fibrosis to see how their lung function changes during and after pregnancy while using CFTR modulators. Researchers measure breathing capacity before, during, and up to two years after delivery. The goal is to better understand th…

This study looks at head and neck cancers that happen during pregnancy or within a year after giving birth. Researchers will check for certain viruses (HPV and EBV) and track tumor types and pregnancy health. The goal is to learn more about this rare situation, not to test a new …

This study looks at whether a mother's insurance status affects how well her pain is managed during childbirth. Researchers are reviewing past medical records of 2,500 pregnant adults to see if insurance type influences whether an epidural placed for labor can be successfully use…

This study tests a training program for doctors and nurses who care for pregnant women. The goal is to help them use proven medications for opioid use disorder more often. Researchers will track how many patients receive treatment and look at health outcomes for mothers and babie…