Intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes and child development in Guangzhou
Official title: Born In Guangzhou Intervention Study
Run by Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center · NCT05503849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a special program of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can help improve pregnancy outcomes and child development for women under 20 weeks pregnant at a medical center in Guangzhou.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Guangzhou and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 2030 |
| Study ends | September 2032 |
| Registry record updated | September 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05503849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women attending prenatal care at the Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center who are under 20 weeks' gestation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with multiple pregnancies, serious medical conditions, or significant mental health issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive intervention package that includes dietary, physical, and lifestyle modifications for pregnant women. The intervention is designed to enhance clinical outcomes for both mothers and their infants. Participants will be recruited from the Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center and will receive tailored support throughout their pregnancy. The study focuses on women who are less than 20 weeks pregnant and plan to deliver at the same medical center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with lifestyle interventions during pregnancy, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women attending prenatal care at Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center (GWCMC) \<20 weeks' gestation * Pregnant women plan to deliver at GWCMC * Pregnant women intend to reside in Guangzhou for at least 3 years Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancies * Existing medical conditions (uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension or thyroid disease; other serious cardiovascular diseases, respiratory or systematic disorders) * Use of drugs (aspirin, metformin, low molecular weight heparin) * Women with reading and/or writing difficulties * Women with serious mental disorders * Women with eating disorders
Where it's running
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Fuying Campus, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
Guangzhou, China Recruiting -
Zhujiang new town campus, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, China
Guangzhou, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Qiu Qiu, Dr.
- Email: qxiu0161@163.com
- Phone: 86+02038367159
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.