Clinical trials: Prenatal Exposure
Brain Development, Choline Nutrition
Pilot Study of Prenatal Choline Supplementation
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial (RCT; NCT04395196) of prenatal choline supplementation is ongoing (1) to assess the effectiveness of maternal choline supplementation during pregnancy to mitigate effects of…
- Trial name
- NCT07699393
- Testing
- Choline bitartrate
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
HIV, Pregnancy
Maternal Determinants of HIV-exposed and HIV-unexposed Fetal Growth, Birth Outcomes and Early Infant Growth
The purpose of this study is to understand how differences in the nutritional status and concentration of hormones and cytokines associated with cachexia in HIV+ and HIV- pregnant women living in a semi-rural and rural region of…
- Conditions
- HIV, Pregnancy, Malnutrition, Cachexia
- Trial name
- NCT01647841
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 218 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy
Reducing Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy Risk: EARLY Randomized Controlled Trial
The EARLY Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) will test the finalized EARLY preventive intervention against one comparison and one control condition.
- Trial name
- EARLY RCT (NCT01446653)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing plus feedback, Video, Informational Brochure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 232 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Pediatric Health, Growth & Development
Ewha Birth and Growth Study (Birth Cohort)
The Ewha Birth and Growth Study is a prospective birth cohort established at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Health, Growth & Development, Cardiometabolic Health
- Trial name
- NCT03351595
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 940 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ewha Womans University
Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions
Growing Up in Singapore Towards Healthy Outcomes
This study aims to examine the role of genetic and epigenetic factors, maternal nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, and other environmental factors in pregnancy or postpartum period that can influence future maternal risk of…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Neurological and Mental Health Conditions, Genetic Predisposition, Skin Condition
- Trial name
- GUSTO (NCT01174875)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 1,247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Pregnancy
CARRII Native Intervention Optimization Trial
The purpose of this study is to identify the best combination of new intervention components to use with CARRII, the first automated online intervention for alcohol-exposed pregnancies (AEP).
- Conditions
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Pregnancy, Alcohol-Related Disorders, Drinking, Alcohol
- Trial name
- NCT07547696
- Testing
- CARRII Native Cores
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 512 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Lead Poisoning
Lead Mobilization & Bone Turnover in Pregnancy/Lactation
We are examining the role of maternal bone lead turnover during pregnancy and lactation as a potential source of lead exposure for the fetus and the infant (via breast milk).
- Trial name
- NCT00011726
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Perinatal Mental Health, Gestational Weight Gain
Healthy Adaptation to Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenthood
Healthy Adaptation to Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenthood (HAP3) The HAP3 study is evaluating a new digital support program for pregnant women and their partners.
- Conditions
- Perinatal Mental Health, Gestational Weight Gain, Postpartum Weight Retention, Child Development
- Trial name
- HAP3 (NCT07837193)
- Testing
- HAP3 Family App
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 572 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Methamphetamine Abuse, Newborn Complication | Patient | Neonatalology
Cardiovascular Effects of Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure
Methamphetamine (MA) is one of the commonly used drugs during pregnancy. Cardiovascular effects of MA include elevated blood pressure, acute vasospasm, atherosclerotic disease, structural and electrical remodeling of cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT04616625
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Pregnancy
Prenatal Music Exposure to Enhance Postnatal Language Development
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to evaluate the effect of prenatal music exposure on infants through two years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT07699536
- Testing
- High dose music Exposure, Education, Low dose music exposure
- Where
- 2 sites in China, Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
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
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Substance Abuse
Fetal Alcohol Damage Prevention Study
The goal of this study was to determine whether a series of blood markers of alcohol use obtained from alcohol using pregnant women could help them to change their behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT00696085
- Testing
- Brief motivational intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 612 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Smoking, Cigarette, Maternal Exposure
Effects of Maternal Smoking on Fetal Liver Circulation
According to the hypothesis of this study presented, the effects of smoking on the fetus can be determined by the liver circulation and hepatic metabolism.
- Conditions
- Smoking, Cigarette, Maternal Exposure, Ultrasound, Fetal; Circulation
- Trial name
- NCT04721782
- Testing
- smoking
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Lead Poisoning
Early Exposure to Lead and Adolescent Development
This prospective cohort study examines the role of prenatal and early postnatal lead exposure on the neuropsychological status and social adjustment of adolescents enrolled in the Cincinnati Lead Study.
- Trial name
- NCT00011674
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
In Utero Alcoholic Exposure: PlGF, Biomarker of Fetal Brain Lesions
This study aims to validate that PLGF is a biomarker of cerebral lesions and therefore of secondary developmental disorders and disabilities that will be best diagnosed at 2 and 6 years of age.
- Trial name
- ALCOBRAIN (NCT03371641)
- Testing
- ASQ parental questionnaire, Development scales, Scale of Conners
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Pregnancy Related, Substance Use
The Impact of Opioid and Cannabis Exposure on Fetal Growth
Individually, both opioid and cannabis exposure during pregnancy are associated with changes in fetal growth. The extent to which opioid and cannabis exposure affect fetal growth is unknown.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Substance Use, Fetal Growth Retardation, Placenta Diseases
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT05899101)
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Laura Gaudet
Drug Abuse, Prenatal Drug Exposure
Prenatal Drug Exposure: Effects on the Adolescent Brain and Behavior Development
Background: Recent research has suggested that prenatal exposure to drugs may affect specific brain processes, including working memory, stress response, and decision making.
- Trial name
- NCT01020669
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Inattention, Impulsivity
Developmental Origins of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This is a study evaluating the relationship between prenatal nutrition and neural development in infants born to mothers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- Conditions
- Inattention, Impulsivity, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT01982422
- Testing
- Whole Food, Nutrient-Dense Dietary Intervention, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Spontaneous Abortion, Fetal Death
Environmental Factors and Embryonic Development Project
The Environmental Factors and Embryonic Development Project was set up to investigate environmental exposures and behavioral factors responsible for embryonic dysplasia and gestational complications in pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Spontaneous Abortion, Fetal Death, Stillbirth, Birth Defects
- Trial name
- EFED (NCT04182503)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 19 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jinling Hospital, China
Congenital Heart Disease
Study on the Relationship Between Maternal Exposure to Environmental Factors and Fetal Congenital Heart Disease
The objective of this study is to research the relationship between maternal exposure to environmental factors and fetal congenital heart disease in a community-based case-control study.
- Trial name
- NCT02914392
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine