PRISMA Maternal and Newborn Health Study

Launched by GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · Jun 6, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The PRISMA Maternal and Newborn Health Study is a clinical trial that aims to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and their newborns. The study focuses on understanding the risk factors that can lead to serious health issues during pregnancy, such as stillbirth or maternal complications. By gathering detailed information about these risks, the researchers hope to develop better strategies and services to ensure healthier pregnancies and births, especially in areas where healthcare services may not be as strong.

To participate in the trial, women must live in specific countries and meet certain age requirements (15 years or older in Ghana, Pakistan, and Zambia, and 18 years or older in Kenya and India). They should be pregnant and less than 20 weeks along, confirmed by an ultrasound. Participants can expect to contribute to valuable research that could lead to improved maternity care, and they will be asked to provide informed consent before joining. This study is particularly important as it seeks to fill gaps in current knowledge about pregnancy care in low- and middle-income countries.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• A woman who meets the following inclusion criteria during screening may be enrolled:
• • Lives within the study catchment area;
• * Meets minimum age requirement in study site country:
• • Ghana: 15 years of age;
• • Kenya: 18 years of age or those who meet the criteria of emancipated minors;
• • Pakistan: 15 years of age or those who meet the criteria of emancipated minors;
• • Zambia: 15 years of age;
• • India: 18 years of age
• • Intrauterine pregnancy \<20 weeks gestation verified via ultrasound;
• • Provides informed consent.
• A woman who meets the following exclusion criteria during screening may NOT be enrolled:
• • Nonviable (e.g. ectopic or molar) pregnancy;
• • Plans to relocate outside of the study catchment area during pregnancy and/or postpartum.