Helping pregnant women manage stress

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 study focuses on understanding how chronic stress affects pregnant women and aims to develop strategies to mitigate these effects. It captures the journey of pregnant women seeking prenatal care while assessing the impact of social factors on their health. The research will evaluate how stress management techniques and support systems can improve physiological responses and emotional recovery in women experiencing high stress during pregnancy. By addressing these issues, the study seeks to enhance maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria: in 24 weeks gestation or more

* between 21 and 37 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* in less than 24 weeks gestation
* high risk pregnancies

Where it's running

• Nova Southeastern University
  Davie, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gesulla Cavanaugh, PhD, MPH, MS — Nova Southeastern University
• Study coordinator: Gesulla Cavanaugh, PhD, MS, MPH
• Email: gcavanaugh@nova.edu
• Phone: 9542621980

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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.