PREGNANT WOMEN

This study tests if a medicine called letermovir can stop the CMV virus in unborn babies better than the current treatment valaciclovir. Pregnant women who caught CMV early in pregnancy and whose baby is infected will receive one of the two drugs. The goal is to see if more babie…

This study tests a new, non-invasive blood test that can detect fetal chromosomal abnormalities as early as 7 weeks into pregnancy. Researchers will collect a blood sample from 25 pregnant women and look for fetal cells to identify genetic issues. The goal is to provide faster, s…

This study is testing whether a cream called Stratamark® can prevent stretch marks in pregnant women. It will enroll 10,000 healthy pregnant women who do not already have stretch marks on their belly. Participants apply the cream daily and report their results through simple onli…

This study looks at whether low-risk pregnant women can safely start labor at home instead of staying in the hospital. About 258 women will be randomly assigned to either go home or stay in the hospital after a balloon catheter is placed to start labor. The goal is to see if goin…

This study compares two simple methods—tapping the skin (Helfer Skin Tap Technique) and applying a cold pack—to see which better reduces pain from tetanus vaccinations in pregnant women. Researchers will measure pain levels and vital signs in 90 participants. The goal is to find …

This study tests whether it's safe to skip placing a bladder catheter during planned cesarean sections. 550 pregnant women who can urinate on their own before surgery will be randomly assigned to either get the catheter or not. The goal is to see if skipping it leads to more wome…

This study looks at how a pregnant woman's heart health affects her and her baby's health. Researchers will track 5,000 pregnant women to see if a new heart health score, called Life's Essential 8, can predict problems like high blood pressure or preterm birth. The goal is to cre…

This study looks at whether certain substances from the placenta (sFlt-1 and PlGF) can help doctors know if a baby is in distress during labor. About 428 pregnant women will have their placental markers tested and compared with standard fetal heart monitoring. The goal is to find…

This study looks at how tiny air pollution particles and microplastics might affect a baby's growth in the womb. Researchers will follow 1,600 pregnant women to see if exposure to these pollutants increases the chance of preterm birth or low birth weight. The goal is to better un…

This registry aims to learn how safe psychiatric medications (like antidepressants and ADHD drugs) are during pregnancy. Researchers will follow 5,000 pregnant women aged 18-45 who take these medications, collecting information on birth outcomes and infant health through the firs…