Open Studies

SWADL Pregnancy Study

(IRB# STU 2025-0500)

We are seeking women who are less than 12 weeks pregnant, or who plan to become pregnant, and are interested in using lower body heating as a potential method to manage blood pressure during pregnancy to participate in a research study

Qualifications for this research study are:

  • Are a healthy woman between the ages of 18 and 45
  • Are planning to become pregnant or are currently less than 12 weeks pregnant
  • Have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2
  • Are free of any major cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological diseases
  • Do not have diabetes
  • Are a non-smoker

Participants may receive:

  • Comprehensive assessment of blood pressure, sleep apnea, and activity monitoring
  • Compensation for participation

If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact:

(214) 345-8736 or IEEMPregnancy@texashealth.org