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Could simple changes prevent early stillbirth? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06005272

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to find factors that can be changed to prevent stillbirths between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers will compare 316 mothers who experienced an early stillbirth with 632 mothers with healthy pregnancies, using questionnaires about sleep, diet, and care. The goal is to identify modifiable risks and improve pregnancy guidelines.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify lifestyle or care changes that reduce early stillbirths, helping to save babies' lives.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only suggest links, not prove causes, and results may not lead to immediate changes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 948 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2023

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Women who have experienced an early stillbirth and women who have an ongoing pregnancy at gestations matched to the profile of women who experienced an early stillbirth from participating maternity units in the UK.

Ages

16 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Cases * Bereaved mothers/parents who have recently birthed a singleton baby who died before/during or immediately after labour between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. * Baby has no evidence of congenital anomaly * Able to give written informed consent Controls * Pregnant women/people with an ongoing pregnancy (at the target gestation) receiving antenatal care from a participating maternity unit, at a gestation matched to the distribution of stillbirths between 20 to 28 weeks of pregnancy in the same unit * Baby has no evidence of congenital anomaly * Able to give written informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fetal Death Perinatal Death pregnancy disorder with abortive outcome Stillbirth

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

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