Active Studies
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy in Low- and Middle-IncomE Countries (ABLE)
Current Research: This study, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy in Low- and Middle-IncomE Countries (ABLE), is designed as a 2-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) focused on pregnant individuals and newborn infants. A positive outcome of this study will contribute to global progress toward WHO Sustainable Development Goal Target 3.2.
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Caffeine for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (CHIME)
Current Research: CHIME is a randomized, parallel-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial focused on infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). The trial will recruit neonates who are diagnosed with HIE within six hours after birth based on physiologic criteria (acidosis noted on an umbilical cord or early [<1 hour] postnatal blood sample) and neurologic criteria (modified Sarnat exam consistent with encephalopathy).
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MATERNAL NEWBORN HEALTH REGISTRY
Current Research: A prospective, population-based pregnancy study in low-middle income countries. Sites enroll pregnant women and follow 6 weeks post-delivery. Enrolling 60,000 women/year, MNH quantifies services, and provides stillbirth, neonatal and maternal mortality rates to inform research.