Clinical trials: Mothers, open to volunteers
Anxiety
An Informative Video About Perineal Tears During Labor for Anxiety Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study evaluates the impact of an informative video about perineal tears on maternal anxiety during labor. Perineal trauma during childbirth, especially severe tears such as obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS), is…
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT07064213)
- Testing
- Behavioral: Educational Video
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfson Medical Center
Maternal Health, Pregnancy
Understanding the Role of Doulas in Supporting People With PMADs
Detailed Description The doula-led intervention developed during the first phase of this project will be pilot tested for feasibility.
- Conditions
- Maternal Health, Pregnancy, Delivery, Obstetric, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT05763537
- Testing
- Standard Doula Care Plus PMAD Intervention, Standard Doula Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Montana
Cesarean Section, Surgical Wound Infection
Timing of Cesarean Wound Dressing Removal on Wound Healing in Women With BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²
Cesarean delivery is one of the most common surgical procedures in obstetric care. Women with obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m² or higher) are at increased risk for postoperative wound complications, including surgical…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Wound Infection, Wound Healing, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07846930
- Volunteers
- 726 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction
sFlt1/PlGF and Planned Delivery to Prevent Preeclampsia at Term.
Preeclampsia (PE) affects ~5% of pregnancies. Although improved obstetrical care has significantly diminished associated maternal mortality, PE remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the world.
- Conditions
- Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Maternal Hypertension, Neonatal Outcome
- Trial name
- PE37 (NCT04766866)
- Testing
- sFlt1/PlGF screening in maternal blood at 35 to 36.6 weeks of gestation
- Where
- 21 sites in Belgium, Colombia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 9,132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
High-risk Pregnancy
Fetal Health Locus of Control, Maternal Anxiety, and Cardiotocography in High-Risk Pregnancies
This prospective observational cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the relationships among fetal health locus of control (FHLC) perceptions, maternal anxiety levels, and fetal cardiotocography parameters in high-risk pregnant…
- Trial name
- NCT07774936
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR)
AI-Based Ultrasound Prediction of Pregnancy Outcomes in Placental-Related Fetal Growth Restriction (MVM-FGR): A Prospective Cohort Study
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to enroll pregnancies complicated by placental-related fetal growth restriction (FGR) and to develop predictive models for adverse short- and long-term outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT07473739
- Testing
- new ultrasound index and MRI
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Maternal Cardiometabolic Health, Infertility
St Mary's Assisted Reproductive Technology and Cardiometabolic Health: Modifiable Targets for Multimorbidity Prevention (START-HEALThY)
The main causes of death in women are conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease, CVD). Women who have difficulties getting pregnant (infertility) may be at increased risk, but the reasons for this…
- Conditions
- Maternal Cardiometabolic Health, Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Cardiovascular Health
- Trial name
- START-HEALThY (NCT07173569)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manchester
Maternal Health
Mobile Health Intervention (Support-moms) in Antenatal Care to Improve Maternal Health in Uganda
High maternal mortality is a major public health problem in many settings. Because of low antenatal care (ANC) and skilled birth usage, Ugandan women and their children suffer from high maternal and perinatal mortality.
- Trial name
- Support-Moms (NCT05940831)
- Testing
- Support-Moms, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 1,680 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Midwifery Continuity of Care Model, Maternal Health Outcomes
Impact of Implementing the Midwifery Model of Care on Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes in Ethiopia
Background: The Continuity of Midwifery Care (CoMC) is a maternity care model used in some high-income countries. In this model, a dedicated group of midwives supports women throughout pregnancy, labor, and the early postnatal…
- Conditions
- Midwifery Continuity of Care Model, Maternal Health Outcomes, Neonatal Health Outcomes, Cost Effectiveness
- Trial name
- MiMoC (NCT06854705)
- Testing
- Continuity of Midwifery care model, Standard care model
- Volunteers
- 1,654 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Debre Berhan University
Getting Pregnant, Labor Pain
Sacral Pressure During Labor: Effects on Pain and Maternal Satisfaction
The study will be conducted with pregnant women in the active and transitional phases of labor. In the intervention group, sacral pressure will be applied during contractions, while the control group will receive routine clinical…
- Conditions
- Getting Pregnant, Labor Pain, Intrapartum Period, 37-42 Weeks of Gestation
- Trial name
- NCT07371039
- Testing
- manual pressure application
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Kavram Vocational School
Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Support
Peer-Support Breastfeeding Program for Mothers in Severe Socioeconomic Deprivation: Feasibility Study
Breastfeeding provides well-established and "irreplaceable" health benefits for both mothers and infants. However, breastfeeding rates in France remain among the lowest in Europe and are strongly associated with socioeconomic…
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Support, Health Disparities, Health Inequalities
- Trial name
- PARTAGE (NCT07499466)
- Testing
- Peer-Support Breastfeeding Intervention
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Postpartum Depression, Maternal-Fetal Relations
Effect of Listening to Surah Al-Inshirah (The Opening-Up of the Heart) After Cesarean Birth on Postpartum Outcomes
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of listening to the recitation of Surah Al-Inshirah during the early postpartum period after cesarean birth on women's spiritual well-being, depression levels, and…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression, Maternal-Fetal Relations, Spirituality
- Trial name
- NCT07354334
- Testing
- Listening to Surah Al-Inshirah
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Pregnancy, Immune Tolerance
Mechanisms of Maternal Immune Tolerance in Early Pregnancy
This study explores the mechanisms of maternal immune tolerance in early pregnancy by characterizing immune cell profiles and functional pathways during the first trimester.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Immune Tolerance, In Vitro Fertilization
- Trial name
- NCT07297394
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Hepatitis B
Comparison of TAF and TDF in Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HBV in Pregnancies With High Viral Loads
The main objective of this study is to compare the mother-to-infant transmission rates of hepatitis B between pregnant women receiving treatment with tenofovir alafenamide and those receiving treatment with tenofovir disoproxil…
- Trial name
- NCT06947356
- Testing
- TAF group, TDF group
- Where
- 10 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou 8th People's Hospital
Parenting Self-efficacy, Postpartum Anxiety
Essential Coaching Postpartum: Evaluating a Parent-focused Postpartum Text Message Program in Nova Scotia
The transition to parenthood is often an exciting yet hard period for parents. In the first year after a new baby, many parents feel less confident, have more anxiety and depression, and feel more isolated and alone.
- Conditions
- Parenting Self-efficacy, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Stress
- Trial name
- NCT06996067
- Testing
- Essential Coaching Postpartum
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 332 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IWK Health Centre
HIV Infection, HBV Infection
"Pregnancy and Viral Infections: Impact on Pregnant Women and Their Children. French Prospective Cohort"
The VIROPREG study is a French prospective multicenter cohort study that aims to assess the impact of viral infections and antiviral treatments received during pregnancy on maternal and child health.
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, HBV Infection, HDV Infection, HCV Infection
- Trial name
- VIROPREG (NCT07412977)
- Testing
- Blood sampling, Umbilical cord blood sampling, Survey using a questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 5,160 people
- Sponsor
- ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases
Intrapartum Fever, Chorioamnionitis
Antipyretic Treatment for Intrapartum Fever: Dipyrone vs Acetaminophen (RCT)
Chorioamnionitis, or intraamniotic infection, is a common condition affecting 2-5% of all term births. This condition poses well-recognized maternal and neonatal risks, and entails a series of clinical management decisions…
- Trial name
- PARADIP (NCT06950840)
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, dipyrone
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Wolfson Medical Center
Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Childbirth, Iron Deficiency
Maternal Iron Deficiency and Childhood Health
The aim of this prospective observational cohort study is to study maternal iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia and the use of iron supplements in pregnancy and their impact on the health of the offspring and pregnancy…
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Childbirth, Iron Deficiency, Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy, Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
- Trial name
- MATILDA (NCT06879080)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tampere University Hospital
Breast Feeding, Massage
The Effect of Oketani Breast Massage on Breastfeeding
This study aims to determine the effects of Oketani breast massage on breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self-efficacy and satisfaction of primiparous mothers.
- Trial name
- NCT06536608
- Testing
- Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Gross Motor
The Hidden Burden of Cerebral Palsy: Exploring the Relationship Between Gross Motor Function of Children, Maternal Low Back Pain, and Quality of Life
Caregiving for cerebral palsy children covers a very wide range of activities such as heavy lifting and turning, bathing, helping the child to use the toilet, getting the child to sleep, dressing and assisting the transfer causes…
- Trial name
- cerebral palsy (NCT07919002)
- Testing
- gross motor group
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- October 6 University