New registry aims to uncover safety of psychiatric meds in pregnancy
NCT ID NCT01246765
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This registry enrolls 5,000 pregnant women aged 18-45 who take psychiatric medications like antidepressants or ADHD drugs. Researchers track infant health for one year after birth to see if these medications increase the risk of major birth defects. The goal is to provide better safety data for a group where information is currently limited.
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 registry could provide clearer safety information about psychiatric medication use during pregnancy, helping doctors and patients make informed decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may take years and could still leave unanswered questions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 5,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2008
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2033
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Pregnant women from across the United States will be enrolled in this registry.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Age 18-45 * Subjects will be willing to participate over the phone * Subjects will be able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Women who have completed their pregnancy * Women who are planning to become pregnant * Women who are not taking any psychiatric medications and/or have no history of psychiatric illness
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Conditions
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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