Clinical trials and pregnancy
Catriona Waitt, Denise Astill, Eleonor Zavala, Ruth A. Karron, Ruth Faden, Pamela Stratton, Sarah M. Temkin, Janine A. Clayton
Abstract
Traditionally, there has been a reluctance to involve pregnant people in clinical trials due to complex ethical issues surrounding the risk to unborn babies. However it is crucial that new interventions are safe and effective for all patients and ensuring this can be difficult to achieve in the absence of clinical trials.
Topics & Concepts
Clinical trialPsychological interventionPregnancyMedicineIntensive care medicinePsychiatryPathologyBiologyGeneticsCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionPregnancy and Medication ImpactPregnancy and preeclampsia studies