Influenza & COVID-19 Study for Pregnant Women

Influenza & COVID-19 Obstetric and Perinatal Epidemiology Study in India

Recruiting Observational Study
Influenza COVID-19 SARS-COV-2 Infection Other Respiratory Viruses Perinatal Morbidity Infant Morbidity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 50
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
10,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Boston University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for pregnant women in their first trimester to study the effects of COVID-19 and influenza on pregnancy and newborn health. Participants will provide information about their health and undergo some tests at a hospital in Nagpur, India.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman aged 18 to 50 years.
  • I am registering for antenatal care at Government Medical College Hospital in Nagpur.
  • I am in the first trimester of my pregnancy (less than 14 weeks).
  • I plan to live in Nagpur throughout my pregnancy.
  • I am willing to be contacted twice a week for health screenings.
  • I will take my temperature and keep a symptom diary.
  • I can provide information about my pregnancy and newborn if care is outside the hospital.
  • I am willing to consent to join the study.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a substantial impairment in cognitive functions.
  • I cannot provide legally effective consent to join a research study.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study will be conducted as a prospective cohort study, enrolling all eligible women in their first trimester of pregnancy during a baseline visit during week 6-13 of pregnancy at Government Medical College Hospital, Nagpur. The Hospital provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care and the obstetric department delivers about 10,000 babies a year. The hypothesis is that co-infection of other …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Women aged 18 to 50 years registering for antenatal care (ANC) at Government Medical College Hospital (GMC) Nagpur, India * Estimated Gestational Age at registration \<14 weeks based on ultrasound report at the baseline study visit; * Intends to receive pregnancy, labor and del…
Contacts

Patricia Hibberd, MD PhD

617-358-2046

plh0@bu.edu

CONTACT

Aboli Goghari, MPH

617-358-2310

agoghari@bu.edu

CONTACT