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Prenatal Education on Environmental Exposures During Pregnancy Study (PEEPS)
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Summary
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 Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2026-08
Completion Date
2029-04
Last Updated
2026-08-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Educational Intervention
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.
Locations (2)
St Vincent's Hope Clinics
Galveston, Texas, United States
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Galveston, Texas, United States