Blood flow study in early fetal growth restriction
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at blood flow patterns in the heart and major blood vessels of babies who are smaller than expected (fetal growth restriction). It will compare these patterns to those in normally growing babies to see how they change as other growth measurements change.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with only one baby
- Your baby is estimated to be smaller than expected for the number of weeks you have been pregnant (estimated fetal weight below the 10th percentile)
- You are willing to provide written consent to participate
- Your baby does not have any major heart or other structural problems
- You do not have severe health conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or lupus that could affect the blood flow results
Quick eligibility check
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