Helping pregnant women manage stress
Mitigating Response to Stressors in the Pregnant Woman
NA · Nova Southeastern University · NCT06718907
This study is testing ways to help pregnant women manage stress better to improve their health and the health of their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 37 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Nova Southeastern University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Davie, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06718907 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women who are at least 24 weeks gestation and between the ages of 21 and 37.
Not a fit: Patients who are less than 24 weeks gestation or have high-risk pregnancies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prenatal care and health outcomes for pregnant women experiencing chronic stress.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using stress management techniques to improve health outcomes in pregnant women, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Davie, Florida
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Pregnancy, stressors, chronic stress, pregnancy, stress regulation, stress management