Clinical trials: Perinatal
Antenatal Care and Delivery
Increasing Women's Access to Skilled Pregnancy Care to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
Background: Nigeria has the second highest absolute number of maternal deaths and perinatal deaths in the world. The country contributes 14% of all maternal deaths worldwide, second only to India.
- Trial name
- NCT02643953
- Testing
- Incentives, Community
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
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
Prenatal Care
Capabilities of Perinatal Healthcare Institutions in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The aim of this study is to assess the level of the perinatal healthcare institution (PHI) where the newborns were delivered. We included newborns of both genders that were born in the maternity wards in 10 cantons of the…
- Trial name
- NCT06039618
- Testing
- Referral to Centre of Higher Organizational Level
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Volunteers
- 22,897 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bethesda zu Duisburg
Asthma, Dermatitis, Atopic
Impact in Off-spring of Mothers After Perinatal Daily Intake of a Probiotic
A probiotic (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) supplement to pregnant women the last four weeks of pregnancy and three months after birth is expected to give a 40% reduction in risk of atopic sensitisation and allergic disease at two…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Dermatitis, Atopic, Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
- Trial name
- NCT00159523
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 416 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Perinatal Depression, Disease Prevention
Preventing Perinatal Depression with an App-Based CBT Program
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if CareMom, a mobile app-based cognitive behavioral therapy program works to prevent perinatal depression among Chinese mothers. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06672432
- Testing
- CareMom (a mobile app-based 8-wekk cognitive behavioral therapy program), Matched Attention Control (a mobile app-based 8-week online relaxation training program)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jintang County Maternal and Child Health Hospital
HIV Infections
Effects of Maternal Anti-HIV Treatment on Infants Born to HIV-Infected Women
In clinical trials being conducted throughout the world, pregnant HIV-infected women are given anti-HIV drugs before, during, and after they give birth to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT00100867
- Where
- 23 sites in Botswana, Brazil and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections
Depression, Anxiety, Antenatal Depression
Integration of Stepped Care for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Among Women Attending MCH Clinics
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), defined as depression and anxiety during pregnancy or up to 1 year postpartum, account for substantial morbidity and mortality among birthing people globally especially in low- and…
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Antenatal Depression, Postnatal Depression
- Trial name
- IPMH (NCT06456307)
- Testing
- Integrated Perinatal Mental health program (systematic screening for PMAD, PM+ and tele-psychiatry)
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 2,970 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kenyatta National Hospital
Death; Neonatal, Death, Infant
Trial to Compare BCG-Bulgaria and BCG-Denmark
The trial will be a two-year outcome assessor-blinded RCT at the maternity ward of Hospital Simão Mendes (HNSM) in urban Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to compare vaccination with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Danish strain (AJ Vaccines…
- Conditions
- Death; Neonatal, Death, Infant, Morbidity;Newborn, Morbidity;Infant
- Trial name
- BCGSTRAIN IV (NCT05397678)
- Testing
- BCG-Denmark, BCG-Bulgaria
- Where
- Guinea-Bissau
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandim Health Project
Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth
Antenatal Micronutrient Supplementation and Infant Survival
The purpose of this community-based randomized trial is to examine whether a daily antenatal and postnatal multiple micronutrient supplement given to women will enhance newborn and infant survival and health and other birth…
- Conditions
- Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, Neonatal Mortality
- Trial name
- JiVitA-3 (NCT00860470)
- Testing
- Iron (27 mg) - folic acid (600 ug), Multiple micronutrient
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 44,567 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Medical Education
Comparison of Learning in Traditional Versus "Flipped" Classrooms
This is an educational research study to compare knowledge retention of neonatal-perinatal medicine (NPM) fellowship trainees instructed on a subsection of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) NPM Content Outline using…
- Trial name
- NCT03758391
- Testing
- Flipped Classroom education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 538 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Psychological Well-being, Childbirth
The Effect of Trauma Informed Care in Childbirth
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of supportive care based on trauma informed care during childbirth on perinatal mental health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Psychological Well-being, Childbirth, Care Pattern, Maternal
- Trial name
- NCT05662176
- Testing
- Experimental: Supportive Care based on trauma informed care, Standart care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Asphyxia Neonatorum, Birth Asphyxia
Augmented Infant Resuscitator to Enhance Newborn Ventilation
Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR) is an inexpensive add-on, compatible with nearly every existing bag-valve mask and many types of ventilation equipment.
- Conditions
- Asphyxia Neonatorum, Birth Asphyxia, Perinatal Asphyxia
- Trial name
- AIR (NCT04820504)
- Testing
- Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR), AIR device without feedback
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Paternal Behavior, Father-Child Relations
DadSpace: Increasing Community Support Resources for Perinatal Fathers
The project is aimed at meeting the support needs of community fathers who are expecting a baby or who have recently had a baby.
- Conditions
- Paternal Behavior, Father-Child Relations, Family Relations
- Trial name
- NCT05063448
- Testing
- DadSpace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Perinatal Depression
Exposures to Perinatal Adverse Experiences: Multimodal Omics Signature of Stress Vulnerability and Resilience and Preventive Strategies
The study aims at identifying: 1. specific biological and molecular alterations associated with development of depression in pregnancy or risk of it. 2.
- Trial name
- PRESeNT (NCT05951738)
- Testing
- Blood and saliva collection, Psychometric scales, Smartphone app
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
Eclampsia Preeclampsia
Improved Characterisation of Eclampsia
Eclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication.In our study we aim to characterize the clinical signs and symptoms that occur prior to the onset of eclampsia in a prospectively collected cohort.And Compare these characteristics to…
- Trial name
- NCT05199558
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Banking
Comparative Study of Perinatal Tissues for Clinical-Grade Mesenchymal Stem Cell Production and Cost-Effectiveness
This observational laboratory-based study was conducted to evaluate the clinical feasibility and cost-effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) production from perinatal medical waste, including umbilical cord, amniotic fluid…
- Conditions
- Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Banking, Perinatal Medical Waste, Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
- Trial name
- NCT07169838
- Testing
- Perinatal Tissue Collection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kayseri City Hospital
Perinatal Depression, Postpartum Depression
Development, Feasibility and Acceptability of Fathers and Babies (FAB): A Pilot Study
During this project the investigators will develop and pilot test a companion intervention for fathers (Fathers and Babies-FAB), to supplement the Mothers and Babies Course (MB) that provides stress and mood management tools for…
- Conditions
- Perinatal Depression, Postpartum Depression, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT03427528
- Testing
- Fathers and Babies (FAB), MB 1-on-1 plus TXT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Fetal Macrosomia, Abdominal Wall Mass
Fetal Front-abdominal Wall Thickness and Perinatal Outcome
Abnormal fetal development such as macrosomia can cause some complications on both fetus and mother.The measurement of fetal anterior abdominal wall thickness (FAWT) is an easy examination that it can be obtained during an…
- Conditions
- Fetal Macrosomia, Abdominal Wall Mass, Perinatal Problems
- Trial name
- NCT03232294
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kayseri Education and Research Hospital
Depression
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Pregnant Women With Depression
This study will compare the effectiveness of brief interpersonal psychotherapy versus standard treatment for pregnant women with depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00292903
- Testing
- Brief interpersonal psychotherapy, Facilitated referral for treatment as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Mental Health Screening Adherence
Evaluating Screening Adherence Between Moment for Parents App and Attention Control
Mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety, are the most common medical complications during pregnancy and after childbirth. Many women experience these symptoms, yet half are never screened, let alone diagnosed.
- Trial name
- NCT07322042
- Testing
- Perinatal Psychoeducation Articles, Bi-weekly Perinatal Mental Health Screening, Chatbot-Guided Journaling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poisera, Inc.