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Prenatal Education on Environmental Exposures During Pregnancy Study (PEEPS)

United States300 participantsStarted 2026-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this project is to reduce maternal environmental exposures to toxicants through a patient education program designed to help pregnant women learn about exposure through consumption of contaminated seafood and to be able to use the lessons they learn to have a better understanding of risk.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be at least 18 years old * Must be pregnant, trying, or a mom * Must not have any conditions that would prevent them from carrying out study activities * Must be able to complete surveys and understand instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will not be considered if they are younger than 18 and are not pregnant, trying, or a mom.

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

Change in Knowledge From Pre-Curriculum to Post-Curriculum Survey

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-curriculum) and immediately following completion of the curriculum

Behavior Change Measured by Follow-Up Survey

Timeframe: 3 months and 12 months following completion of the curriculum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07758114

SponsorThe University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-04

Contact for this trial

Lance Hallberg, PhD

(409)772-3797 lmhallbe@utmb.edu

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