Napping in pregnancy for baby's brain health
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether taking naps during pregnancy can help improve your baby's brain development. It is for pregnant women who have sleep problems but are not already regular nappers.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and have trouble sleeping (scoring above 5 on a sleep quality test).
- You have not been taking regular naps (5 or more days a week) for the past 3 months.
- You do not have severe heart, lung, liver, kidney disease, or cancer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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