Clinical trials: Foetal Stress
Maternal Distress, Prenatal Stress
Laughter Yoga's Impact on Traumatic Childbirth Preparation
This study will be conducted as a single-center, parallel-group, randomized controlled intervention trial to determine the effects of birth preparation training supported by laughter yoga on the perception of traumatic birth…
- Conditions
- Maternal Distress, Prenatal Stress, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- NCT06663397
- Testing
- Laughter Yoga, Standard Childbirth Preparation Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Psychological, Mental Health Issue
STEP-COVID: A Program for Pregnant Women During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
STEP-COVID (Supporting the Transition to and Engagement in Parenthood during the COVID-19 pandemic) is a manualized group intervention for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic designed to foster emotion regulation and…
- Conditions
- Psychological, Mental Health Issue, Prenatal Stress, Maternal Distress
- Trial name
- NCT05419167
- Testing
- STEP-COVID
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Placental Dysfunction, Prenatal Stress
Effects of Pregnancy-Specific Anxiety on Placental Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Response and Birth Outcomes
Explore the associations of prenatal maternal anxiety to placental histologic findings, and the pro-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, and immunoregulatory cells found in the placenta and determine the effect of maternal anxiety on…
- Trial name
- MOMSPlacenta (NCT04993742)
- Testing
- MOMS Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Cesarean Section Complications, Hemodynamic Instability
Norepinephrine in Caesarian Section
Postspinal hypotension is a frequent maternal complication in caesarian delivery under neuraxial anesthesia which is most commonly treated with the administration of phenylephrine infusion.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Hemodynamic Instability, Foetal Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05264870
- Testing
- Norepinephrine
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
High-risk Pregnancy, Holistic Care
The Impact of a Holistic Care Program for High-Risk Pregnancies on Stress and Mental Health
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Holistic Care Program for High-Risk Pregnancies on the stress levels and mental health of pregnant women.
- Conditions
- High-risk Pregnancy, Holistic Care, Stress, Prenatal Stress
- Trial name
- RGYBBP (NCT06795633)
- Testing
- Holistic Care Program for High-Risk Pregnancies
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Prenatal Stress
Measuring Outcomes of Maternal COVID-19-related Prenatal Exposure
The rapidly spreading coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is a major concern worldwide and Italy is at the forefront of this emergency.
- Trial name
- MOM-COPE (NCT04540029)
- Testing
- Maternal stress
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Autism Disorders and Maternal Stress, Development Delay
Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study
The University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities and Development is researching how pregnancy, early childhood experiences, and genetic factors influence child development, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Disorders and Maternal Stress, Development Delay, Prenatal Stress, Social Behavior
- Trial name
- PAGES (NCT07738003)
- Testing
- Change in child's DNA methylation, Perinatal stress, Early social experience
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Preterm Birth Complication, Preterm Birth
Personalized Care for Prenatal Stress Reduction & Prevention of Preterm Birth (PTB) Disparities
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a personalized prenatal support program [(Personalized Toolkit Building a Comprehensive Approach to Resource optimization and Empowerment in Pregnancy \& Beyond, (PTBCARE+)] works to…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth Complication, Preterm Birth, Preterm Birth Recurrence, Preeclampsia
- Trial name
- PTBCARE+ (NCT06915428)
- Testing
- Care coordination, Electronic massage, support gift #1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,228 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Fetal Distress
Evaluation of Copeptin Levels in Elective Cesarean Section With Different Anesthetic Technique
In this study, investigators aimed to investigate the effects of general and spinal anesthesia techniques on copeptin levels during cesarean section and their relation with fetal distress.
- Trial name
- NCT03536910
- Testing
- Copeptin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Prenatal Stress, Childbirth Self-efficacy
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Education on Fear of Birth, Prenatal Stress, and Childbirth Self-Efficacy
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of mindfulness practices integrated into childbirth preparation education on fear of childbirth, prenatal stress, and childbirth self-efficacy in pregnant…
- Conditions
- Prenatal Stress, Childbirth Self-efficacy, Fear of Childbirth
- Trial name
- NCT07415122
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based childbirth preparation education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Prenatal Attachment, Prenatal Stress
Effect of Rhythm Therapy Practices on Fetal Learning, Prenatal Attachment and Prenatal Distress
The concept of prenatal attachment defines the relationship between the pregnant woman and the foetus. The attachment established between the mother and the baby is an important factor in the quality of care and survival of the…
- Conditions
- Prenatal Attachment, Prenatal Stress, Fetal Outcomes
- Trial name
- NCT06665854
- Testing
- Rhythmic Song Group, Rhythmic Instrument Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Prenatal Stress, Pregnancy Related
PRENAYOGA: Exploratory Feasibility Study of Bi-weekly Pregnancy Yoga-based Sessions for Ethnic Minority Women
Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in the perinatal period. A recent report found that nearly 50% of new mothers in London (where 40% of the population is of ethnic minority background) display…
- Conditions
- Prenatal Stress, Pregnancy Related, Complementary
- Trial name
- PRENAYOGA (NCT05824208)
- Testing
- PRENAYOGA - prenatal yoga
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Prenatal Stress
Stress Reduction Therapy for Pregnant Women
Prenatal stress is associated with negative outcomes such as postpartum depression, prematurity or neurodevelopmental delays. The aim of this study is to implement a psychological therapy to reduce stress during pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT03404141
- Testing
- Parent craft, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Pregnancy; Mental Disorders, COVID-19 Pandemic
A Telemedicine Prenatal Care Model on Low Risk Pregnants: The m@Mae-e Study
This study will compare the effectiveness of a prenatal care supported by telemedicine against usual care in low-risk pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy; Mental Disorders, COVID-19 Pandemic, Prenatal Stress
- Trial name
- m@mae-e (NCT05745896)
- Testing
- Telemedicine appointment, Face-to-face appointment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Talita Colombo
Premature Birth, Prenatal Stress
Prenatal Consult With Illustrated Literature
The overall purpose of this study is to determine whether implementing a 'Prenatal Consult Bundle' to the existing prenatal consult, including provision of sample questions, added discussion points and handouts, and a return…
- Trial name
- PNCIL (NCT04267211)
- Testing
- Illustrated handout at prenatal consult, Standard Prenatal Consult
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Stress, Relaxation
Breastfeeding, Early Prenatal Stress Intervention, and Infant Neurodevelopment
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether antenatal maternal stress management using relaxation techniques improves breastfeeding effectiveness and neonatal neurodevelopmental outcomes.
- Conditions
- Stress, Relaxation, Breastfeeding, Infant Behavior
- Trial name
- BRESTIN (NCT06876051)
- Testing
- Relaxation & Breastfeeding Education, Active comparator, control group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Coping With Prenatal Stress, Fetal Health Anxiety
The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on Fetal Anxiety and Coping With Prenatal Stress
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on coping with fetal anxiety and prenatal stress during pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT05954754
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Pregnancy
Effects of Exercise During Gestation on Maternal and Foetal Health
The main objective of this project is to assess the effects of a novel and supervised exercise intervention in overweight pregnant and their newborn. Methods/Design: The present study is a Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Trial name
- GESTAFIT (NCT02582567)
- Testing
- Exercise intervention, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Maternal Psychological Distress, Prenatal Stress
Roo Study on Mom and Baby Well-Being
This study employs a randomized controlled trial of an established intervention, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) adapted for pregnancy, to examine effects on various aspects of maternal psychological stress during…
- Conditions
- Maternal Psychological Distress, Prenatal Stress, Infant Development, Functional Neuroimaging
- Trial name
- NCT03809598
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Child Development, Prenatal Stress
Choline Supplementation During Pregnancy: Impact on Attention and Social Withdrawal
The goal is to determine if providing a nutritional supplement, phosphatidylcholine, to pregnant women improves early brain development with improved brain-related development during the first four years of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03028857
- Testing
- Choline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver