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OB/GYN Clinical Trials

These are among the clinical trials and studies currently open:

TitleA Study of Fetal Growth in Twin Gestations
Purpose The purpose of this study is to establish a standard for normal fetal growth by observing the growth and development of twin babies inside the womb during pregnancy. This study will result in a reliable growth standard that will allow doctors to better monitor the health of both the babies and the mother during the pregnancy, and to tell the difference between normal and abnormal twin fetal growth in pregnancy.
Qualifications
  • Between 11 and 13 weeks, 6 days.
  • Twin pregnancy.
  • Maternal age between 18 and 45 years.
Benefits This research study is designed to benefit society by gaining new knowledge about fetal growth. The study may have significant benefits for all pregnant women and their babies. The data obtained will let us update the standards for the growth of babies during pregnancy. With these improved standards, doctors will be able to better interpret the results of ultrasound examinations and provide more appropriate care throughout pregnancy.Patients will receive up to six free 3D ultrasounds and travel reimbursement.
Contact OB/GYN Research Nurses: 302-733-3065
TitleNICHD Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study Monitoring Mothers-to-be (nuMoM2b Study)
Purpose The purpose of this research is to study pregnant women who have never given birth to a baby. For these women, doctors do not have information from a previous birth to know who might have a problem with their pregnancy. This study is looking for tests that can identify which ones might have a problem; then, in the future, health providers will be better prepared to help them and their babies to be healthy. 
Qualifications
  • You must be less than 14 weeks pregnant and never given birth to a baby.
Benefits
  • Ultrasound exams will be performed
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • We may learn how to improve birth outcomes for women in the future.
Contact  OB/GYN Research nurses, 302-733-3576.
TitleThe National Standard for Normal Fetal Growth. (29029)
Purpose The purpose of this study is to establish a national standard for normal fetal growth by observing the growth and development of babies inside the womb during pregnancy. This study will result in a reliable growth standard that will allow doctors to better monitor the health of both the baby and the mother during the pregnancy, and to tell the difference between normal and abnormal fetal growth in pregnancy.
Qualifications
  • Between 8 and 13 weeks, 6 days.
  • Singleton pregnancy.
  • Maternal age 18–40 years.
  • Firm LMP.
Benefits This research study is designed to benefit society by gaining new knowledge about fetal growth. The study may have significant benefits for all pregnancy women and their babies. The data obtained will let us update the standards for the growth of babies during pregnancy. With these improved standards, doctors will be able to better interpret the results of ultrasound examinations and provide more appropriate care throughout pregnancy. Patients will receive up to six free 3D ultrasounds and travel reimbursement.
Contact OB/GYN Research nurses, 302-733-3065.
TitleA Randomized Trial of Fetal ECG ST Segment and T wave Analysis as an Adjunct to Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring (STAN)
Purpose To determine if  the use of STAN as an adjunct to conventional electronic fetal heart rate monitoring, decreases perinatal hypoxic/ischemic morbidity in laboring women 37 weeks gestation or more.
Qualifications
  • Singleton cephalic pregnancy.
  • Gestational age of 37 weeks or greater.
  • Cervical dilation at least 2cm and no more than 7cm.
  • Ruptured membranes.
Benefits
  • Participation may help doctors in the future find better treatments for mothers and babies.
  • Participants will receive a modest compensation to reimburse them for time required to participate.
Contact OB/GYN research nurses: 302-733-3056

OB/GYN Research Department
Christiana Hospital, Room 2905
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE  19718 directions
302-733-3576

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