Heart Health and Metabolism in Early Pregnancy
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how the body processes sugar and nutrients during pregnancy in women at higher risk for pre-eclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition with high blood pressure). Researchers want to understand if taking low-dose aspirin helps protect heart and metabolic health. You'll have blood tests, body composition scans, and metabolic measurements.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–45 years old and less than 18 weeks pregnant
- You have at least one risk factor for pre-eclampsia (high or moderate risk, based on medical guidelines)
- You are willing to take low-dose aspirin throughout the study
- You can complete a 2-hour glucose tolerance test (drinking a sweet solution, then blood draws) plus other tests like body scans and metabolic measurements
- You do not have diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, or gestational)
- You speak, read, and understand English
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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