Understanding women's experiences during pregnancy after a stillbirth
Living a Pregnancy After a Peri-natal Grief: How Well Does Pregnancy Follow-up Meet Women's Needs and Expectations?
NA · Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph · NCT06107530
This study looks at the feelings and needs of women who are pregnant again after having a stillbirth to see how healthcare can better support them during their next pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT06107530 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research focuses on the experiences of women who have given birth to a stillborn child and are subsequently pregnant again. It aims to explore their emotional and psychological needs during this follow-up pregnancy through semi-structured interviews. The goal is to gather insights that can help healthcare professionals provide better, personalized care for these women. By understanding their unique challenges, the study seeks to develop practical tools for improving pregnancy follow-up.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are French-speaking women who have experienced a stillbirth and subsequently carried a pregnancy to term between 2020 and 2023.
Not a fit: Patients who have experienced early miscarriages or have specific legal restrictions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the support and care provided to women experiencing pregnancy after a perinatal loss.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the focus on personalized care following perinatal loss is an emerging area of interest in maternal health.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women who have given birth to a stillborn child (singleton or twin pregnancies):
* delivery following fetal death in utero or medical termination of pregnancy at 15 weeks gestational age and later
* extreme preterm birth ("late miscarriage") from 15 weeks gestational age Patient who subsequently carried a pregnancy to term and gave birth to a live, viable child between 2020 and 2023.
* French-speaking patient
* Patient who does not object to her participation in this research study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who have experienced a natural termination of pregnancy ("early miscarriage") before 15 weeks of amenorrhea.
* Women who have given birth by suction in the operating theatre.
* Women who are pregnant with twins in the pregnancy following bereavement. Patient under guardianship or curatorship
* Patient deprived of liberty
* Patient under court protection
Where this trial is running
Paris
- Fondation hôpital Saint Joseph — Paris, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anne Charlotte LAURENT, MD
- Email: aclaurent@ghpsj.fr
- Phone: +144127963
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 Related, peri-natal loss, pregnancy follow up