RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06718907

Mitigating Response to Stressors in Pregnant Women

Mitigating Response to Stressors in the Pregnant Woman


Sponsor

Nova Southeastern University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Dec 20, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Stress-induced pregnancy complications are significant contributors to preterm labor as well as maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The goals of this study are two folds: first it aims to capture the pregnant woman's journey to seek and receive prenatal care. Second, this study aims to develop models that 1) assess the adverse health and biological effects of social factors on pregnant women who experience repeated or chronic stress, 2) address how stress can be mitigated in pregnant women from different backgrounds who experience high stress.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 37 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • between 21 and 37 years of age

Exclusion Criteria2

  • in less than 24 weeks gestation
  • high risk pregnancies

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSimulated stimuli

Participants will be exposed to a video stimuli in order to assess biophysiological and physiological responses to the stressor and relaxant.

BEHAVIORALStress Management

Participants will practice stress management and stress reduction at home, independently.


Locations(1)

Nova Southeastern University

Davie, Florida, United States

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