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  • The PAPSAP Study

    Pregnant women who may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are needed to evaluate the potential effects of OSA on the placenta, and the possible links between OSA and developing preepclampsia during pregnancy.

    You may be eligible if you are:  

    • Less than 13 weeks pregnant
    • Overweight (BMI > 30)
    • Someone who snores while sleeping
    • Planning to deliver at Women & Infants Hospital

    What can you expect?  

    • Answering questionnaires during 4 study visits
    • Sleep assessment, periodic blood pressure and activity monitoring at home
    • Blood testing, and placental testing at the time of delivery
    • Free educational class on pregnancy health

    Your participation is voluntary. You will be compensated for your participation in this study.

    How can you find out more?  

    Call Eva at 401-793-4161, or Tamara at 401-793-3883
    Or you can send us an email at [email protected]  

    This research study is funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health. The study is conducted as a collaboration between: Lifespan Hospitals, Women & Infants Hospital, Brown University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.