Carotid Blood Flow in Pregnant Women
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study measures blood flow in the carotid artery (a major neck artery) during pregnancy and cesarean delivery. It aims to understand how pregnancy affects blood flow, which may help improve care for mothers.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- Your pregnancy is considered low-risk and uncomplicated.
- You are between 36 and 41 weeks pregnant.
- You do not have high blood pressure, preeclampsia, or eclampsia.
- You do not have arrhythmia, chronic kidney disease, a BMI over 40, carotid artery narrowing, or a history of stroke.
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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