Prenatal Education on Environmental Exposures During Pregnancy Study (PEEPS)

Part of paid clinical trials in Galveston, Texas.

Sponsor
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Study ID
NCT07758114
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Chronic Respiratory Disease
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Pregnancy Related
  • Preterm Birth

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Educational Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    The actual curriculum, infographics, and educational materials will be adapted from "Seafood at its Best," a detailed curriculum that covers four primary areas: 1) overview of seafood and seafood sourcing, 2) health benefits of seafood consumption, 3) seafood-borne illnesses and risks from seafood consumption, and 4) tips for selecting, buying, handling, storing, and cooking seafood.

Study Details

The purpose of this project is to reduce maternal environmental exposures to toxicants through a patient education program designed to help pregnant women learn about exposure through consumption of contaminated seafood and to be able to use the lessons they learn to have a better understanding of risk.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 11, 2026
Start date
Aug 31, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2029
Completion
Apr 30, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
300 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Single intervention arm
    Participants will complete pre- and post-surveys before and following the educational intervention, followed by and end-of-course survey and two follow-up telephone survey interviews to assess intent to alter behavior based upon risk perception, satisfaction with the educational program, and whether the educational program in making food and nutrition choices during and following pregnancy.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Knowledge From Pre-Curriculum to Post-Curriculum Survey [ Time Frame: Baseline (pre-curriculum) and immediately following completion of the curriculum ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
St Vincent's Hope ClinicsGalvestonTexas77550
Lance Hallberg, PhD
[email protected]
409-772-3797
Cynthia Hallmark
[email protected]
(409) 772-9110
University of Texas Medical Branch, GalvestonGalvestonTexas77555-0133
Lance Hallberg, PhD
[email protected]
409-772-3797
Cynthia Hallmark
[email protected]
409-772-9110

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