PEPPI Study: Finding early signs of placental problems in pregnancy
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Infections, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at blood markers to find women at risk for placental problems during pregnancy. It involves blood tests in early and late pregnancy, and at birth, to see how iron levels and other factors affect the placenta and baby's health.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are pregnant and in your first trimester (first 12 weeks).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You understand Finnish.
- You are not carrying more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.).
- You have not had a miscarriage or terminated this pregnancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how the placenta works in healthy pregnancies and in pregnancies with conditions like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or fetal growth restriction. It may help find new ways to detect or treat these problems.
This trial follows women who have had preeclampsia to learn more about their health after pregnancy. It collects blood and tissue samples to find markers that could improve future care.
This study looks at how cells in the placenta handle stress in pregnancies with complications like preeclampsia or poor fetal growth. It aims to understand why some placentas don't work well, which could lead to better treatments.
This study tests whether a special program can help mothers with PCOS and obesity improve their emotional connection with their babies. It may offer tools for healthier emotional growth for both mom and child.
This study collects blood samples and routine pregnancy data to improve early detection of preeclampsia (a serious pregnancy complication). It aims to build a biobank for future research, and you can participate if you are in your first trimester with a single baby.
This research study follows pregnant people with preeclampsia (a serious blood-pressure condition in pregnancy) to understand how it develops and affects both mother and baby. By participating, you help doctors learn more about this condition and potentially improve care for future patients.
Hear when a new Pre-Eclampsia trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.