Evaluating the safety of biologic medications used during pregnancy for newborns

Study on the Safety for the Newborn of the Use of Biologics During Pregnancy

Observational IRCCS San Raffaele · NCT04197232

This study is trying to see if biologic medications used by pregnant women with autoimmune diseases are safe for their newborns and how they affect the children in the long run.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages1 Day to 12 Years
SexAll
SponsorIRCCS San Raffaele Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan, Lombardy)
Trial IDNCT04197232 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the safety of biologic agents used by mothers with autoimmune diseases during pregnancy and their effects on newborns. It focuses on both peri-partum and long-term outcomes for children born to these mothers. By monitoring the health of these children, the study seeks to provide crucial data that could support the use of biologics in pregnant women who do not respond to standard treatments for their conditions. The findings could significantly influence treatment protocols for autoimmune diseases in women of childbearing age.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children born to mothers who have been treated with biologic agents during pregnancy.

Not a fit: Patients who are not born from mothers treated with biologic agents during pregnancy will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide reassurance regarding the safety of biologic treatments during pregnancy, potentially improving treatment options for mothers with autoimmune diseases.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on the safety of biologics for patients, few have specifically focused on their effects during pregnancy, making this approach relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* children born from mothers treated with biologic agents

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where this trial is running

Milan, Lombardy

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Suspected Damage to Fetus From Biologic Agents
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.