Cardiometabolic Health in First Time Pregnancy (NCT05856318) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
Cardiometabolic Health in First Time Pregnancy
United Kingdom3,500 participantsStarted 2023-05-24
Plain-language summary
Women who experience placental complications (syndromes) during pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure and kidney problems), gestational hypertension (high blood pressure during pregnancy) and fetal growth restriction (baby being small) have twice the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes later in life, compared to women who have a healthy pregnancy.
This study aims to assess risk factors for heart disease and diabetes in women who are actively trying to conceive, before and during their pregnancy, and 9-12 months after delivery of their baby, to see whether placental syndromes make a difference to their heart health. This will allow us to understand, if, and how, placental syndromes increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and, therefore, how best to reduce this risk and potentially prevent placental syndromes in the future. The investigators will also recruit women who are NOT planning pregnancy, as a control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Pregnancy Arm Inclusion Criteria:
To be included in the trial the participant must:
* Nulliparous (no previous pregnancy beyond 20 weeks' gestation)
* Actively considering pregnancy within approximately 12 months
* Aged between 18 and 45 years
* Ability to consent and willing to participate
Pregnancy Arm Exclusion Criteria:
The presence of any of the following will preclude participant inclusion:
* Currently pregnant
* Established infertility
* Planning or actively using fertility treatments (e.g. IVF, ICSI, FET, IUI)
* Assigned male sex at birth
* Autoimmune disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
* Thrombophilia
* Type 1 diabetes
* Known advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4-5)
* Malignant hypertension
* Clinically manifest CVD (e.g. previous myocardial infarction, stroke)
* Active cancer/being treated for cancer currently (other than skin cancer)
* Any other condition preventing full participation in the study
Non-Pregnancy Arm Inclusion criteria
To be included in the trial the participant must:
* Nulliparous (no previous pregnancy beyond 20 weeks' gestation)
* Not planning to conceive during next 18 months
* Aged between 18 and 45 years
* Ability to consent and willing to participate
Non-Pregnancy Exclusion Criteria
The presence of any of the following will preclude participant inclusion:
* Currently pregnant
* Planning or actively using fertility treatments (e.g. IVF, ICSI, FET, IUI)
* Assigned male sex at birth
* Autoimmune disease (e.g. rheumatoid art…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Timeframe: Risk difference between women who experienced a healthy pregnancy and those who experienced a pregnancy complication at 9-12 months postpartum
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05856318
SponsorCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust