Ultrasound check for birth defects in late pregnancy
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look for birth defects in babies during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It may help understand how well ultrasound can detect problems in healthy pregnancies.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more).
- You are in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
- Your baby was found to be normal on a previous ultrasound in the second trimester.
- You do not have medical conditions like preeclampsia, diabetes, heart or kidney disease.
- Your baby has not been diagnosed with any birth defects.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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