French study tracks COVID-19's toll on pregnant women and their babies
NCT ID NCT04463758
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows thousands of pregnant women in France who had or likely had COVID-19 during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. Researchers track health problems in both mothers and newborns up to 12 weeks after delivery, using medical records and questionnaires about mental health. The goal is to better understand how COVID-19 affects pregnancy and newborn outcomes.
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 doctors better understand and manage COVID-19 risks during pregnancy, improving care for mothers and babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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6,015 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2020
- Finished
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Sep 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All pregnant or recently pregnant women managed in one maternity unit of the 16 participating perinatal networks
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any woman with : either proven COVID-19 infection= positive PCR test, OR probable COVID-19 infection = typical clinical symptoms AND typical pulmonary radiology * during pregnancy or within 42 days postpartum, * whether or not this diagnosis is followed by hospitalization, Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Major protected (curator, trusteeship)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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AP-HP Cochin
Paris, 75014, France
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