Blood flow and outcomes in small versus normal-sized babies
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood flow measurements (Doppler) in the baby's ductus venosus (a small blood vessel near the heart) relate to pregnancy outcomes, especially for babies who are smaller than expected. If you join, researchers will track these measurements and your baby's health to see if they can predict better or worse outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more).
- You are between 24 and 37 weeks pregnant.
- Your baby's belly size or estimated weight is either below the 10th percentile (small for gestational age) or within the 10th to 90th percentile (normal range).
- You do not have major health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or autoimmune disorders.
- You are 18 years or older.
- This pregnancy was not conceived through IVF (in vitro fertilization).
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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