Clinical trials: Postpartum Infection
Atopic Dermatitis
Retention of Vernix Caseosa in Newborns for Primary Prevention of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease that usually begins in infancy and causes significant itching, discomfort, and sleep disturbance.
- Trial name
- PROTEGO (NCT07333378)
- Testing
- Retention of Vernix Caseosa After Birth, Removal of Vernix Caseosa After Birth
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 1,383 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Sepsis
Prevention of Perinatal Sepsis (PoPS): Evaluation of Chlorhexidine Wipes of Birth Canal and Newborn
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether use of the disinfectant chlorhexidine administered to the birth canal during labour and newborn at delivery can protect a woman and her baby from bacterial infections after birth.
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Sepsis, Puerperal Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00136370
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Birth canal wipe, sterile water external genital wipe
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Neonate, Maternal Transmission
Phase 3 Maternal Safety & Immunogenicity Trial of MVA-BN® in DRC
This Phase 3 open-label study aims to assess the safety and immune response of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine when administered subcutaneously to pregnant and postpartum women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a population…
- Conditions
- Neonate, Maternal Transmission, Mpox, Vaccination
- Trial name
- PregInPoxVac (NCT06844500)
- Testing
- MVA-BN standard regimen, MVA-BN standard regimen (Administered as PEP)
- Where
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 359 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jean-Pierre Van geertruyden
HIV, Tuberculosis
Pharmacokinetic Properties of Antiretroviral and Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs During Pregnancy and Postpartum
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of antiretroviral (ARV) and anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs administered during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Trial name
- NCT04518228
- Testing
- Bictegravir (BIC), Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), Long-acting injectable formulation of cabotegravir (CAB LA)
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Brazil and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Hiv
Peer Support to Mitigate the Impact of Stigma in Young HIV+ Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Young pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV are at the greatest risk of disengagement from HIV services and suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- Trial name
- NCT04036851
- Testing
- Peer support intervention
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cape Town
Maternal; Malnutrition, Infant Malnutrition
Impact of Maternal Stress on Infant Stunting
This study takes place in rural Mam-Mayan communities of Guatemala characterized by high rates of childhood stunting. It aims to characterize women's exposure to nutrition, infection and psychosocial stressors vs.
- Conditions
- Maternal; Malnutrition, Infant Malnutrition, Physiological Stress, Emotional Stress
- Trial name
- NCT02755012
- Volunteers
- 271 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Obesity, Wound Infection
Kerlix for Pregnant Women With Elevated BMI to Prevent Wound Infection by 6 Weeks Post Partum
Pregnant women with BMI>40 will be approached for participation in a study to reduce the rate of post-operative wound infection from C-section.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Wound Infection, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT02882360
- Testing
- Kerlix-AMD
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Herpes Simplex Type II
MAMAS: Mentoring Adolescent Mothers at School
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention designed to reduce STI/HIV incidence by increasing the number of adolescent mothers who re-enroll and remain in school.
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Herpes Simplex Type II, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
- Trial name
- MAMAS (NCT03090802)
- Testing
- Mentoring Adolescent Mothers at School (MAMAS)
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Hiv, Transmission Vertical
Differentiated Service Delivery for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Living With HIV and Their Infants
Differentiated service delivery (DSD) is an evidence-based HIV care and treatment model endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) that simplifies HIV services for clients who are clinically stable, improving the quality and…
- Conditions
- Hiv, Transmission Vertical, Viremia, Health Care Acceptability
- Trial name
- NCT06629753
- Testing
- Differentiated service delivery model
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 278 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cytomegalovirus Infections
Recombinant CMV gB Vaccine in Postpartum Women
The purpose of this study is to determine if a new cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine (CMV gB/MF59) can safely prevent mothers from catching CMV infection between pregnancies.
- Trial name
- NCT00125502
- Testing
- CMV gB vaccine, MF59 adjuvant
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 464 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Robert Pass, MD
Viral Hepatitis B, Contraception
Blood-borne Infection Screening in an Afghan Antenatal Population
Baseline information indicates there are measurable levels of hepatitis B SAg and low utilization of postpartum contraception, correct breastfeeding practices, or adherence to infant vaccination schedules in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Conditions
- Viral Hepatitis B, Contraception, Breast Feeding, Exclusive, Effects of; Lack of Care of Infants
- Trial name
- NCT01199601
- Testing
- Concentrated postpartum counseling
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Volunteers
- 1,291 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Postpartum Period, Sepsis
Correlation of Survival in Puerperae by Electrical Impedance Tomography
Introduction: Electrical Impedance Tomography (TIE) consists of an equipment that enables the visualization / quantification in real time of the regional distribution of ventilation and pulmonary perfusion, as well as of…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Period, Sepsis, Respiratory Distress Syndrome,Adult, HELLP Syndrome
- Trial name
- COSIPBEIT (NCT03715647)
- Testing
- Sepsis, HELLP Syndrome, Respiratory Distress Syndrome Adult
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Amazon University