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Developing and validating an artificial intelligence-based application for predicting some pregnancy outcomes: a multi-phase study protocol.

Fatemeh Shabani, Ata Jodeiri, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh, Jafar Tanha, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

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Fatemeh ShabaniMidwifery Department, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Ata JodeiriFaculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-CharandabiMidwifery Department, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Fatemeh AbbasalizadehDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Jafar TanhaFaculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
Mojgan MirghafourvandSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. mirghafourvand@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPregnancy complications such as preterm birth, low birth weight, gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, and intrauterine growth restriction significantly affect both maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Early identification of high-risk pregnancies is essential for timely interventions; however, traditional predictive models often lack accuracy. This study aims to develop and validate an AI-based application to improve risk assessment and clinical decision-making regarding pregnancy outcomes through a multi-phase approach.

methodsThis study comprises three phases. In Phase 1, retrospective case-control data will be collected from medical records, including Mother and Infant System (IMaN), Hospital Information System (HIS), and archived records of women who gave birth at Al-Zahra and Taleghani Educational and Medical Centers in Tabriz between 2022 and 2024. In Phase 2, an artificial intelligence model will be developed using machine learning algorithms such as Random Forest, XGBoost, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and neural networks, followed by model training, validation, and integration into a user-friendly application. Phase 3 will focus on a prospective cohort study of pregnant women attending clinics after 22 weeks of gestation, evaluating the AI model’s predictive performance through metrics like AUROC (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve), sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values, along with real-time data collection. Content validity will be determined through expert reviews. DISCUSSION: This study protocol presents a multi-phase approach to developing and validating an AI-based application for predicting pregnancy outcomes. By integrating retrospective data analysis, machine learning, and prospective validation, the study aims to improve early risk detection and maternal care. If successful, this application could support personalized obstetric decision-making.

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Artificial IntelligencePregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomeBoosting Machine Learning AlgorithmsCase-Control StudiesClassification AlgorithmsFemaleHumansPrediction AlgorithmsPredictive Learning ModelsPregnancyProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentArtificial intelligenceMachine learningPregnancy outcomes

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PMCPMC12144753

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