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Bolivia study to uncover hidden risks of High-Altitude pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07312227

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 27 pregnant women living at high altitude in Bolivia and compares them to women at sea level. Researchers will use heart ultrasounds and blood tests to see how the body adapts to low oxygen levels during pregnancy. The goal is to better understand why some women develop high blood pressure or have babies with poor growth at high altitudes.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand and manage pregnancy complications at high altitude.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 27 participants, so findings may not apply broadly and no treatment is being tested.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 27 people

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

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Feb 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

The cohort of healthy pregnant women residing at high altitude will selected from pregnant women who have lived at an altitude greater than 3500 meters throughout pregnancy and at delivery. The control group will be pregnant women who have lived at sea level throughout pregnancy and at delivery.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * women delivering at participating hospitals at more than 3500 meters or women delivering at participating hospitals at sea level * signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * preexisting cardiopulmonary pathologies (CHD, COPD, CKD, NYHA \> III)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fetal growth restriction hypertension, pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorder pulmonary arterial hypertension Toxemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy Intrauterine growth restriction Pulmonary arterial hypertension

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital De La Meujer

    COMPLETED

    La Paz, Bolivia

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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