See if reducing heat and air pollution helps pregnant women sleep better
Official title: Innovative Solutions Across the MEDiterranean for Mitigation of Climate Change-related heaLth rIsks and Enhancing Health systeM Resilience in Pregnant Women
Run by University of Cyprus · NCT07609433 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a mix of tips and devices to lower personal heat and indoor air pollution can improve sleep quality for pregnant women.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 102 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Cyprus Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Limassol and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07609433 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy pregnant women aged 20–35 in the 15th–27th week of a singleton pregnancy, living in Catania or Limassol, with access to Wi‑Fi or mobile data.
✕Probably not a fit
Pregnant women who live outside the target regions, smoke, have significant chronic conditions, or lack stable housing or connectivity may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study will enroll pregnant women in the second trimester who live in selected regions and are otherwise healthy. Participants will receive behavioral recommendations for heat mitigation and, in addition, use indoor air cleaners to reduce pollution exposure. Personal ambient temperature will be monitored with a wearable sensor (iButton), indoor air quality will be tracked with sensors (Purple Air), and sleep quality will be assessed with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The study compares exposure and sleep measures during daily activities under the intervention versus baseline. The aim is to determine if the combined approach can lower exposure and improve sleep during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could reduce heat and pollution exposure for pregnant women and potentially improve sleep quality.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have explored heat and air quality interventions separately; this approach combines behavioral and technical measures and its success is not yet proven.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant Women (PW) aged 20 to 35 years * being in the 2nd trimester of a singleton pregnancy (15th-27th week of gestation) * Living in Catania (Italy) or Limassol (Cyprus) districts * Clinically healthy * No Gestational diabetes * No pre-eclampsia * No severe pregnancy complications Exclusion Criteria: * Currently smoking * Presence of any smoking residents in the household * Not residing at the household for at least 5 days a week * Planning to move from the current home within the next two months * No access to Wi-Fi or 4G/5G mobile phone * Severe chronic conditions (congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, significant valvular heart disease, DM2, inflammatory diseases, renal failure, or active cancer) * Drugs abuse * Alcohol abuse * Psychiatric disorders * Severe mental disability that interferes with answering questions or following instructions
Where it's running
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Medical School, University of Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliera Di Rilievo Nazionale Garibaldi Catania
Catania, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliera Di Rilievo Nazionale Garibaldi Catania
Catania, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Panayiotis Yiallouros, Professor — University of Cyprus
- Study coordinator: Panayiotis Yiallouros, Professor
- Email: yiallouros.panayiotis@ucy.ac.cy
- Phone: +35722895212
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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.