Doppler flow study in IUGR vs normal pregnancies
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study examines how blood flow patterns in the ductus venosus relate to birth outcomes in pregnancies where the baby is growing slowly (IUGR) compared to those growing normally. The results may help doctors better monitor high-risk pregnancies.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with a single baby.
- You are between 24 and 37 weeks pregnant.
- Your baby's belly size or estimated weight is below the 10th percentile for its age (IUGR group) or between the 10th and 90th percentiles (non-IUGR group).
- You do not have major health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney problems.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your baby has no major birth defects or chromosome problems and no infection.
- This pregnancy was not conceived through IVF.
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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