East Carolina University

Researchers at East Carolina University are studying whether different types of exercise during pregnancy affect the heart and metabolic health of both mothers and their babies. The trial enrolls 268 healthy pregnant women with a normal body mass index and assigns them to aerobic…

Researchers are testing whether exercise during pregnancy can reduce the risk and severity of preeclampsia, a dangerous condition marked by high blood pressure. The trial enrolls 224 healthy women at risk for preeclampsia who are less than 16 weeks pregnant. Participants take par…

This study looks at whether different types of exercise (aerobic, resistance, or both) during pregnancy can improve the health of both mother and child. Researchers will follow 300 overweight or obese pregnant women and their babies for one year after birth. The goal is to find t…

This study tests whether remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) — brief cycles of cutting off and restoring blood flow to a limb — combined with balance training can improve balance and spinal reflexes in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Sixteen children aged 8-17 with mild to mode…

This study tests a digital program designed to help teens and young adults who have survived cancer manage symptoms of depression. The program includes educational content and four evidence-based tools. Researchers want to find out which parts of the program work best to reduce d…

This study tests whether teaching pregnant women about choline-rich foods can improve their own health and their baby's development. Researchers will give virtual nutrition lessons to 102 healthy pregnant women and track their choline intake, placental function, and infant body f…