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Prenatal Sonographic Prediction of Placental Histology and Function

Description

The purpose of this two-phase observational study is to investigate the use of ultrasonography to predict placental pathology at the time of delivery.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this two-phase observational study is to investigate the use of ultrasonography to predict placental pathology at the time of delivery.

Prenatal Sonographic Prediction of Placental Histology and Function

Prenatal Sonographic Prediction of Placental Histology and Function

Condition
Pregnancy Complications
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Evanston

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, United States, 60201

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients with delivery in NorthShore University HealthSystem,
  • * Ultrasound available within 4 weeks of delivery with adequate placental images
  • * Placental pathology available
  • * Multiple gestation
  • * Exposed: Patients with singleton gestation with fetal growth restriction at 20-28 weeks with a plan to deliver at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital Evanston Hospital. Patients must have a first-trimester ultrasound (\<14 weeks) to confirm pregnancy dating available in the electronic medical record.
  • * Unexposed: Patients who present for routine ultrasound evaluation at 36-38 weeks with normal fetal growth with a plan to deliver at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital or NorthShore Evanston Hospital.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Endeavor Health,

Sunitha Suresh, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Endeavor Health

Study Record Dates

2026-03