Clinical trials: Maternal Complications
Vaginal Infection, Breastmilk Collection
Evaluation of Breastmilk Microbiota as a Function for Immunity
The aim of this study is to evaluate the difference of breast milk microbiota between mothers with and without vaginal infections during pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT05005286
- Testing
- Past history of vaginal Infections
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Prematurity, Low Birth Weight
Paternal Involvement in Nursing Guidance and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Mothers of High-Risk Newborns
This study aims to evaluate whether a structured nursing guidance program that increases fathers' participation in the care of hospitalized high-risk newborns improves maternal outcomes compared with routine nursing care.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Low Birth Weight, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
- Trial name
- NCT07834008
- Testing
- step-by-step parent education, active father participation in breastfeeding support
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Preeclampsia
Second Trimester Maternal Serum Homocysteine Levels and Uterine Artery Doppler for Prediction of Preeclampsia and Placentation Disorders
The current study included the singleton pregnancies (without history of previous risk factors), had their homocysteine measured as part of a serum-screening program in addition to uterine artery Doppler.
- Trial name
- NCT02854501
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Malaria, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Gestational Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and Azithromycin Treatment to Prevent Preterm Birth
The purpose of this study is to examine whether treatment of pregnant Malawian women with repeated doses of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and azithromycin antibiotics will prevent preterm deliveries and result in other health…
- Conditions
- Malaria, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Preterm Birth, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT00131235
- Testing
- Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine treatment twice during pregnancy, Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine at 4-week intervals, Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine every 4 weeks + azithromycin twice
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 1,320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tampere University
Cardiometabolic Diseases, Obesity
Prenatal Programming of Childhood Obesity and Cardio Metabolic Disorders
This is a prospective 11-17 -years follow-up of two existing pregnancy cohort (PREDO) and prevention (RADIEL) studies. The main objective is to investigate the associations between maternal overweight, obesity, hypertensive…
- Trial name
- NCT05223530
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Sepsis, Pneumonia
Improved Accessibility of EmONC Services for Maternal and Newborn Health: a Community Based Project
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an integrated EmONC package (community mobilization, training of community-based health care providers and a maternal and neonatal health pack) reduce perinatal and neonatal…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Pneumonia, Omphalitis, Birth Asphyxia
- Trial name
- EmONC (NCT01751945)
- Testing
- EmONC package
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Premature Birth
The Impact of Back and Breast Massage
In the study, selections to the experimental and control groups will be made randomly and simple randomization method will be used.
- Trial name
- Massage (NCT04980053)
- Testing
- massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seyma Kilci Erciyas
Obesity, Pregnancy
Maternal Obesity, Breast Milk Composition, and Infant Growth
Today the majority of pregnant women in the United States are either overweight or obese at conception with their offspring having greater adiposity at birth, a 2-fold greater risk of later obesity, and neonatal insulin…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pregnancy, Breastmilk Collection, Infant Overnutrition
- Trial name
- (MILK) (NCT03301753)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Preeclampsia, Maternal
A Comparison of BNP Levels Using the Nexfin Device in Healthy Pregnant and Preeclamptic Women
Primary Endpoint: Quantify the hemodynamic changes in preeclampsia using the non-invasive Nexfin device. Secondary Endpoint: Determine if measurable hemodynamic changes are statistically correlated with B-type natriuretic peptide…
- Conditions
- Preeclampsia, Maternal, Hypertension, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT02527018
- Testing
- Sphygmomanometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Phenylketonuria
Low Phenylalanine Diet for Mothers With Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition. If not treated, PKU can cause severe mental retardation. Women with PKU are advised to eat a special diet when pregnant to prevent mental retardation in their children.
- Trial name
- NCT00065299
- Testing
- Restricted phenylalanine diet
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 572 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Preterm, Oral Feeding Performance
Effect of Maternal Voice on Physiological Indicators and Feeding Performance
This study aimed to determine the effect of maternal voice on physiological indicators and oral feeding performance in preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT07068581
- Testing
- Maternal voice, Control Group (standard feeding )
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy
Effects of a Non-nutritive Sweetener Reduction Intervention in Pregnancy and Lactation on Maternal and Infant Outcomes
The effects of consuming non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) during pregnancy and lactation on infant obesity and cardiometabolic disease risk are not well understood.
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy, Non-nutritive Sweeteners Consumption in Pregnancy and/or Lactation
- Trial name
- NCT06548828
- Testing
- NNS Restriction Intervention, Control Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Overweight and Obesity, Depression, Postpartum
Madres Para la Salud (Mothers for Health)
The purpose of "Madres Para la Salud" [Mothers for Their Health] is to see how support and encouragement can help women to make positive changes in their health.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Depression, Postpartum, Mother (Person)
- Trial name
- NCT01908959
- Testing
- Madres para la Salud
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Obstetric Labor Complications, Obstetric Trauma
Prelabor Visual Biofeedback by a Self-operated Ultrasound Device
A substantial number of women report fear of childbirth and negative birth experiences. The objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of visual biofeedback before labor using a self-operated home ultrasound for maternal…
- Trial name
- NCT06049784
- Testing
- Visual Biofeedback using self operated home ultrasound device, Visual Biofeedback using ultrasound at hospital
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Obesity, Gestational Weight Gain
Diet Versus Control Pregnant Barbadian Women Gestational Weight Gain Trial
The researcher will study a group of pregnant Barbadians with BMI at booking of greater than or equal to 35. All of the women will be given leaflets telling them about healthy diets in pregnancy and how to limit weight gain.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Gestational Weight Gain, Obesity, Maternal
- Trial name
- NCT05575414
- Testing
- Didactic dietary sessions, Education Tool
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Premature Birth, Birth Weight
Fresh RX: NHS 2020
This study is an evaluation of the Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts program administered by Operation Food Search, a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Birth Weight, Post Partum Depression, Health Care Utilization
- Trial name
- NCT04845230
- Testing
- FreshRx Nourishing Healthy Starts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Postpartum Depression
Study of Exposure to Stress, Postpartum Mood, Adverse Life Events, and Hormonal Function Among Latinas (SEPAH Latina)
The purpose of the funded study is to determine a) examine associations among OT levels, stress, trauma history, PPD, and lactation failure in the full 60-subject sample and assess whether there are differences between immigrant…
- Trial name
- SEPAH (NCT01912833)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Preterm Birth
Prediction and Prevention of Preterm Birth (PREVENT-PTB Study)
This research study is being done to find out whether a screening blood test can help identify women with an increased risk of preterm birth.
- Trial name
- NCT03530332
- Testing
- PreTRM test
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ware Branch
Postpartum Care, Maternal Health Care
Effect of a Respectful Maternity Care-Based Action Plan in Postpartum Care on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
This study will examine whether a Respectful Maternity Care-based action plan can improve the quality of postpartum care and maternal and newborn outcomes.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Care, Maternal Health Care, Newborn Health, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Trial name
- NCT07280000
- Testing
- Respectful Maternity Care Training and Action Plan
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ilayda sel
Treponema Pallidum Infection, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection
Improving Maternal and Child Health Through Point-of-care STI Testing
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if point-of-care tests (POCTs) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) improve the timely treatment of syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas in pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Treponema Pallidum Infection, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection, Neisseria Gonorrheae Infection, Trichomonas Vaginalis Vaginitis
- Trial name
- MATCH-POINT (NCT07290439)
- Testing
- Point-of-care STI tests, Standard of care STI testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University