pregnancy Clinical Trials
A listing of pregnancy medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 831 clinical trials
DECIDE: A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Metformin Versus Insulin for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes
This is a non-inferiority patient-centered and pragmatic comparative-effectiveness pregnancy randomized controlled trial (RCT) with postpartum maternal and child follow-up through 2 years of 1,572 individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) randomized to oral metformin versus injectable insulin. This study will determine if metformin is not inferior to insulin in reducing …
BETAmethasone Dose Reduction: Non-Inferiority on the Neurocognitive Outcomes of Children Born Before 32 Weeks of Gestation
Maternal antenatal corticosteroid therapy is the last major advance in the antenatal management of fetuses to prevent neonatal complications associated with prematurity. Long-term neurological outcomes in infants exposed to antenatal steroids have been assessed in few cohorts and suggest that this therapy is able to prevent some neurodevelopmental impairments including …
DOuble-BAlloon Versus PROstaglandin E2 for Cervical Ripening in Low Risk Pregnancies
To compare the effectiveness and safety of double balloon catheter and vaginal insert Prostaglandin E2 in cervical ripening prior to Induction of Labor in low-risk women from 39+0 to 40+6 weeks of gestation.
Planned Delivery at 37 Versus 36 Weeks in Pregnancies With Placenta Previaand Accreta
Current clinical practice guidelines recommend planned cesarean delivery(CD) at 34-37 weeks of gestation in pregnant women with placenta previa and accreta. Preterm birth may lead to neonatal immaturity, while laterCD may increase the risk of severe hemorrhage and surgery complications. Retrospective studies have shown that indicated CD occurs in approximately1/3 …
Single Dose of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Pregnancies at Risk of Preterm Delivery (SNACS)
Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) reduce the risks of neonatal death and morbidities in preterm infants, such as respiratory distress syndrome. The standard of care for pregnant people at risk of preterm birth includes 2 doses of Celestone (for a total of 24 mg in Canada, or 22.8 mg in Australia) to …
Pregnancy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, are chronic diseases. Diagnosis is most often done in women of childbearing age. IBD can have and increase the risk of intrauterine growth retardation, preterm birth… Conversely, pregnancy can have an impact on IBD activity during pregnancy. Moreover, IBD course can …
Intensive Glycemic Targets in Overweight and Obese Women With Gestational Diabetes
This is a multicenter randomized clinical trial of 828 overweight and obese individuals with gestational diabetes designed to compare standard to intensive glycemic targets.
Oral Health and Adverse Pregnancy Complications
Pregnant women are susceptible to develop periodontitis, but these oral health changes related to pregnancy are often neglected. Periodontitis is accompanied by a low-grade systemic inflammation and can be harmful to the general health of the woman, contribute to pre-term birth and adversely influence the future health and metabolism of …
Pregnancy and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
The management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk in pregnancy still remains a challenge. An individual assessment of the VTE risk is crucial for optimal thromboprophylaxis, but there is no validated tool to help clinicians stratify the risk in pregnant women and introduce prophylactic anticoagulation at the appropriate time. Recommendations mostly …
mHealth for Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy
Objectives: We have developed a cardiovascular disease management application named Heart4U, with the capability of integrating with the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system within the hospital. The main goal of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a treatment approach that entails self-management of risk factors through a …
