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Official title Mitigation of Health Effects in Pregnant Women by Reducing Exposure to Heat and Air Pollution
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07609433
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (combination of behavioural recommendations and technical measures) in reducing personal exposure to heat and air pollution and related health effects in pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the intervention (combination of behavioral recommendations for heat mitigation) reduce personal ambient temperature exposure, measured using a wearable device (iButton)?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 35, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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
You likely can't join if
- 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...
See the full eligibility 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
- 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
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Catania, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 20 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Limassol, Cyprus; Catania, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.