Massive study aims to unlock secrets of preterm birth in zambia
NCT ID NCT02738892
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study follows 9,000 pregnant women in Zambia from early pregnancy through one year after birth. Researchers collect medical details and biological samples to uncover why preterm birth occurs, with the goal of finding new prevention strategies. It is an observational study, so no treatment is given.
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Locations
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Kamwala Health Centre
Lusaka, Zambia
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University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal new biological clues to prevent preterm birth in high-risk populations.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly prevent preterm birth. Findings may take years to translate into real-world solutions.
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