A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Cohort Study of Pregnant Women Residing at High Altitude in Bolivia (NCT07312227)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
In this study, the investigators will follow two small cohorts of pregnant women: a cohort of healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies residing at high altitude, a control group of healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies residing at sea level, to characterize differences in cardiopulmonary adaptation and nitric oxide (NO) pathway expression at elevations \>3,500 m throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum period. The investigators aim to investigate right-sided cardiac impairment induced by chronic hypobaric hypoxemia, its effects on fetal growth, and the potential contribution of cardiovascular nitric oxide depletion to obstetric complications.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
- Hospital De La Meujer — La Paz,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 726-3030
Email: lberra@mgh.harvard.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.