HPV and pregnancy risk: a big study following 1,280 pregnancies

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What this research studies

If you’re pregnant or planning pregnancy, this study could help us understand whether HPV in the cervix, amniotic fluid, or placenta affects pregnancy outcomes. Researchers will enroll about 1,280 pregnancies from three clinics, collecting samples and pregnancy data over time to look for links between HPV and preterm birth or other adverse outcomes. The goal is to clarify mixed findings and provide clearer information for patients and clinicians about HPV’s role in pregnancy health. This study is observational and involves following participants through their pregnancies and analyzing biological samples.

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Where this research is happening

• University of Texas Med Br Galveston
  Galveston, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Berenson, Abbey B — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
• Study coordinator: Berenson, Abbey B

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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