Clinical trials: Maternal Health
Nutrition in High-Risk Pregnancy
Accelerating Healthcare Engagement in Healthy Food Interventions - Food Rx in High Risk Pregnant Mothers With About Fresh and Community Health Choice
The purpose of the study is to assess if the Fresh Connect food prescription (Fresh Connect Food Rx) program that provides consistent access to healthy fresh produce through purchases at the grocery store plus nutrition education…
- Trial name
- NCT06275568
- Testing
- Usual Care Fresh Connect cardholder engagement, Enhanced engagement communication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 620 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Pregnancy Loss, Grief
The Effect of Midwifery Care Given to Couples Experiencing Pregnancy Loss on Grief and General Well-Being
This study was designed as a randomised controlled, 2-group, pre-test-post-test comparative, experimental study to increase the general well-being of women experiencing pregnancy loss and to decrease the level of perinatal grief.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Loss, Grief, Loss Pregnancy, Care Pattern, Maternal
- Trial name
- NCT06590376
- Testing
- midwifery care based on swanson care theory
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Anemia, Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Impact of Pre-pregnancy Micronutrient Supplementation on Maternal and Child Outcomes
The study evaluates the efficacy of providing weekly iron-folate (IFA) supplements or Multiple Micronutrient (MM) supplements before pregnancy in increasing birth weight and duration of gestation as well as maternal and infant…
- Conditions
- Anemia, Intrauterine Growth Retardation, Preterm Delivery, Iron Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01665378
- Testing
- Multiple Micronutrient, Iron and Folic Acid, Folic Acid
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 5,011 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Postpartum Psychological Stress, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Birth Memory and Perception of Traumatic Birth
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on birth memory and perception of traumatic birth among women who have undergone vaginal delivery.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Psychological Stress, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Maternal Health, Traumatic Birth
- Trial name
- MBSR-BIRTH (NCT07018765)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kader ATABEY
Behavior, Health, Behavior, Maternal
Women Lift Safely! An Intervention Study to Reduce the Risks of Heavy Lifting
The Women Lift Safely! Intervention study aims to increase safe carrying behavior to reduce health risks of heavy lifting in a rural area of Nepal (i.e. reducing weight and using safe lifting techniques).
- Conditions
- Behavior, Health, Behavior, Maternal, Work Related Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05154006
- Testing
- Information about benefits of the behavior, Instruction on how to perform a behavior, Self-efficacy
- Where
- 2 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Obesity/therapy, Prevention and Control
Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Increase Tummy Time Practice and Maintain Healthy Weight in Infants
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem worldwide evidenced by its high prevalence, specifically for the age group called the first 1000 days of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06616467
- Testing
- Tummy Time for the prevention of childhood obesity
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
5-Year Follow-up of Children and Mother After Expectant Management Versus Induction of Labor in Low-risk Nulliparous Women at 39 Weeks of Gestation
In France, the rate of labor induction has markedly increased in recent years, partly following the ARRIVE trial suggesting short-term benefits of elective induction at 39 weeks in low-risk nulliparous women.
- Trial name
- FAMILY-FA (NCT07330336)
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 4,200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Heart Defects, Congenital, Anxiety in Pregnancy
HeartGPS: A Study Exploring the Effects of a Psychological Intervention for Parents and Their Babies After Prenatal Cardiac Diagnosis
Babies with single ventricle congenital heart disease (SVCHD) are often diagnosed during pregnancy. While prenatal diagnosis has important clinical benefits, it is often stressful and overwhelming for parents, and many express a…
- Conditions
- Heart Defects, Congenital, Anxiety in Pregnancy, Depression, Postpartum, Trauma, Psychological
- Trial name
- HeartGPS (NCT06175104)
- Testing
- HeartGPS
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Pregnancy Related, Physical Activity
FitMum: Fitness for Good Health of Mother and Child
A physically active lifestyle during pregnancy has potential to improve maternal and child health. However, less than four out of ten Danish pregnant women succeed to achieve 30 minutes of daily physical activity at moderate…
- Trial name
- FitMum-RCT (NCT03679130)
- Testing
- Structured supervised exercise training, Motivational counseling supported by health technology
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nordsjaellands Hospital
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Women
Digital Storytelling and Breastfeeding Education
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education provided using the digital storytelling method on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Women, Health Education, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- NCT07657819
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zübeyde Ceylan
Primigravida Women
Empowering New Mothers: Exploring the Effect of Breastfeeding Health Educational Program on Practices and Feeding Self-Efficacy of Primigravida in Saudi Arabia
Being pregnant causes a mother and her child to form a maternal tie, and the birth of the child fills the mother with an immense amount of love and happiness. Breastfeeding is how a mother and infant make their initial touch.
- Trial name
- NCT06423534
- Testing
- Breastfeeding Health Educational Program
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Postpartum Period
Involving Men in Maternity Care in Burkina Faso
The uptake of postpartum contraception, postpartum care attendance and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding are low in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT02309489
- Testing
- Partner involvement
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 1,144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Vitamin D Deficiency, Dental Caries
Maternal Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy and Dental Caries in Children
The main aim of this study is to investigate potential associations between maternal pre- and postnatal vitamin D level and oral health outcomes (caries and developmental defects of enamel) in their children at 7-9 years of age.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Dental Caries, Dental Enamel Hypoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT03273725
- Testing
- Dental examination including taking a saliva sample.
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tannhelsetjenestens Kompetansesenter Midt-Norge
Low Birthweight, Pre-Term
Low-birthweight Infant Feeding Exploration
Globally, 15% of all babies, amounting to 20 million infants each year, are born low birthweight (LBW), defined less than 2500 grams (5.5 lbs).
- Trial name
- LIFE (NCT04002908)
- Where
- 3 sites in India, Malawi and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 3,188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Physical Inactivity
Free Time For Wellness 2+
Physical inactivity is pervasive and prevalent in the United States, particularly among women of low socioeconomic position, and women with children.
- Trial name
- FT4W2+ (NCT06654843)
- Testing
- Comparator Arm, Enhanced intervention arm
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HIV
Male Engagement in PMTCT Services
The study employs a quasi-experimental design in 8 public health centers in southwest Uganda offering care and treatment (C\&T) services.
- Trial name
- NCT01903889
- Testing
- clinic based intervention, clinic and community based intervention
- Where
- 7 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 3,806 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
Cancer , Healthy, HPV - Anogenital Human Papilloma Virus Infection
The Effect of the Health Belief Model-Based Education Given to Mothers of Children Aged 9-15 on HPV Knowledge Level and Child Vaccination
This study aims to examine the effects of education provided to mothers of children aged 9-15 within the framework of the Health Belief Model on mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and…
- Conditions
- Cancer , Healthy, HPV - Anogenital Human Papilloma Virus Infection, Health Belief Model
- Trial name
- NCT07450703
- Testing
- HEALTH BELİEF MODEL
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Maternal and Child Health
Pregnancy Monitoring Using Mobile Application
The goal of this Randomized Controlled Trial is to compare the health condition of pregnant women through pregnancy monitoring in the implementation of pregnancy class.
- Trial name
- NCT05741931
- Testing
- mobile application REST (Risk identification, Evaluation counseling, Systematic monitoring, Troubleshooting)
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gadjah Mada University
Post Partum Depression
Effectiveness of Thinking Healthy Program for Prevention of Antenatal Depression
The trial is to evaluate the effect of an evidence-informed, depression focused early prenatal prevention intervention at six weeks' postpartum.
- Trial name
- PAD (NCT04663243)
- Testing
- Thinking healthy Program sessions designed for antenatal period
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Punjab
Neurodevelopment, Child Growth
Building Opportunities for Nurturing Care to Enhance Child Development in Eastern and Southern Africa
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to adapt and test a package of interventions to provide nurturing care for children aged 0-2 years in three countries (Botswana, Kenya, Zimbabwe).
- Trial name
- BONDS (NCT07430826)
- Testing
- Friendship Bench, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Curriculum, Play-Based Curriculum
- Volunteers
- 1,260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington