Lying on left side for fetal growth restriction
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if lying on your left side can help improve blood flow and oxygen for babies with fetal growth restriction (FGR), a condition where the baby is smaller than expected. If you are pregnant with one baby, between 24 and 34 weeks, and your baby is in the bottom 10% for weight, you may qualify.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old and pregnant.
- Your baby has been diagnosed with fetal growth restriction, meaning the baby's weight is less than the 10th percentile.
- You are between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant with a single baby.
- You can speak English or Spanish.
- You do not have a history of blood clots, clotting disorders, or a body mass index (BMI) over 40 before pregnancy.
- You are not smoking during pregnancy and do not have signs of severe umbilical cord problems on ultrasound.
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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