Exploring cardiovascular health in pregnant women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess cardiovascular health in pregnant women using the American Heart Association's 'Life's Essential 8' indicators. It focuses on understanding how these indicators can predict pregnancy outcomes and establish appropriate cardiovascular health standards for this population. Participants will complete a questionnaire and provide specimens for analysis. The study seeks to fill the gap in data regarding cardiovascular health assessments specifically tailored for pregnant women.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Maternal age: 20-49 years;
* Natural conception;
* Single pregnancy;
* Plan to have routine prenatal examinations and give birth in the research center;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have diseases that affect metabolic function or even threaten the life of the mother and fetus before pregnancy;
* Assisted reproduction;
* Multiple pregnancy;
* Fetus has a known deformity or genetic defects;
* Incomplete clinical data.

Where it's running

• Women's Hospital School Of Medicine Zhejiang University
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
• Taizhou First People's Hospital
  Taizhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
• Rwanda Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  Kigali, Rwanda Active not recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.