Studies for Pregnant Women
Our research aims to improve the health of pregnant women and their children. In support of this goal, we are currently recruiting participants for four studies:
Sign up for the Active Moms study
Pregnancy Study – Ask how to join Active Moms (Current Study)
We will help you to be healthy during your pregnancy. Help us learn about you and your baby’s health.
RECRUITING: 16 and earlier in pregnancy.
Compensation available
Contact:
Dr. Linda May for more information.
mayl@ecu.edu
252-737-7072
Active Moms Study
Baby Sleep Study (Current Study)
A study examining infant metabolism at rest. Visit is approximately 30 minutes.
RECRUITING: Moms with infants 1-3 month old
Compensation available
Contact:
Dr. Nick Broskey for more information.
broskeyn19@ecu.edu
252-737-4684
Delivery – Placenta Study:
A study asking all pregnant women delivering at Vidant to help us understand pregnancy outcomes, such as twins, gestational diabetes, hypertension in pregnancy, etc.) as well as healthy pregnancies.
A study asking all pregnant women delivering at Vidant to help us understand pregnancy outcomes, such as twins, gestational diabetes, hypertension in pregnancy, etc.) as well as healthy pregnancies.
Community Outreach
A study asking African American women about tools and preferences for physical activity during and after pregnancy.
RECRUITING: African American women in rural areas, pregnancy and already given birthCompensation available
A study asking African American women about tools and preferences for physical activity during and after pregnancy.
RECRUITING: African American women in rural areas, pregnancy and already given birthCompensation available
CHAMPS (Current/Ongoing Study)
A study examining the impact of exercise during pregnancy on children’s heart health, growth, development, and muscle reflexes.RECRUITING: Moms with children between 0-13 years old
Compensation available
A study examining the impact of exercise during pregnancy on children’s heart health, growth, development, and muscle reflexes.RECRUITING: Moms with children between 0-13 years old
Compensation available