Stress reduction to prevent early birth
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if personalized stress-reduction care during pregnancy can lower the risk of preterm birth, especially for those at higher risk. It is for people with a singleton pregnancy between 8 and nearly 20 weeks who receive care at UNC Chapel Hill.
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Who can take part
- You are 8 to nearly 20 weeks pregnant with one baby.
- You have a higher chance of preterm birth due to health conditions (like high blood pressure or diabetes), past pregnancy issues, or certain risk factors (like being Black or having a low income).
- You plan to get prenatal care at UNC Chapel Hill clinics and deliver at UNC Women's Hospital.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to either a special stress-reduction program or standard care.
- You can give consent in English or Spanish.
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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