Placenta disorder

This study compares three surgical techniques for managing placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall. The goal is to find which method causes the least blood loss during delivery. The trial will enroll 42 pregnant women with this cond…

This phase 3 trial compares a once-weekly growth hormone injection (lonapegsomatropin) to a daily one (somatropin) in 186 prepubertal children with growth failure due to Turner syndrome, SHOX deficiency, being small for gestational age, or idiopathic short stature. The goal is to…

This study tests whether giving DHA (a type of omega-3 fat) early to very preterm infants who are small at birth can improve head growth without causing too much fat gain. The trial will include 152 infants and measure head size and body fat at 36 weeks adjusted age. If successfu…

This pilot study tests a conservative management strategy for placenta accreta, a serious pregnancy complication where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall. Instead of the standard treatment—a hysterectomy (removing the uterus) after a C-section—doctors will leave …

This study tests a new once-weekly growth hormone injection (inpegsomatropin) against the standard daily growth hormone shot in 141 children born small for gestational age who remain short. The goal is to see if the weekly shot works as well or better at helping kids grow taller …

This study tests if a once-weekly injection of somatrogon works as well as a daily growth hormone shot for children with short stature. It includes 254 children born small for their age or with no clear cause for their short height. The goal is to see if the weekly option can imp…

This study looks at whether giving platelet transfusions only when levels are very low can help extremely premature babies (born at 23-26 weeks) survive without major bleeding. About 2,400 infants will be randomly assigned to a lower or higher transfusion trigger. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a daily dose of pravastatin, a common heart medication, can safely prolong pregnancy in women diagnosed with severe early-onset preeclampsia or fetal growth restriction. The trial will include 154 pregnant women between 24 and 30 weeks of gestation, rando…

This study tests whether using a tourniquet (a tight band) around the lower uterus during surgery for placenta accreta can improve newborn Apgar scores. Placenta accreta is a condition where the placenta doesn't detach after birth, causing severe bleeding. The trial will involve …

This trial tests the safety of tolvaptan, a drug that helps the body remove extra water, in 20 children aged 28 days to 18 years with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). The goal is to see if the drug can slow kidney function decline and reduce the need for dia…

This study tests a new weekly growth hormone injection (PEG-rhGH) against the standard daily shot in 72 short children born small for gestational age. The children, aged 3 and up with no puberty signs, will receive either a low or high weekly dose or a daily dose for 26 weeks. Th…

This study tests whether a 7-day course of three antibiotics (ceftriaxone, clarithromycin, metronidazole) can prolong pregnancy better than the current standard antibiotics in pregnant people hospitalized after their water breaks early (before 34 weeks). About 56 participants wil…

This study tests whether treating asymptomatic bacteriuria (a bladder infection with no symptoms) in pregnant women can reduce the number of preterm births, stillbirths, and underweight babies. Over 1,100 pregnant women in seven low- and middle-income countries will receive eithe…

This early-phase study tests whether a woman's own natural killer cells, processed in a lab and infused into her uterus, can improve uterine immune function and lead to successful pregnancy. It includes 14 women with a history of recurrent miscarriage, failed IVF, unexplained inf…

This study tests whether giving a single 2-gram dose of azithromycin before starting labor induction can lower the risk of infections in both the mother and newborn. Researchers plan to enroll 400 pregnant women in their third trimester who are scheduled for labor induction. Half…

This study is tracking 2,600 Chinese children with growth disorders who are receiving a long-acting growth hormone injection. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is over the long term in real-world settings. Researchers will measure changes in height and look for…

This study tests whether a smartphone-based AI ultrasound, operated by health workers with minimal training, can accurately estimate gestational age, detect placenta position, and identify fetal presentation in pregnant women in rural Democratic Republic of the Congo. The goal is…

This trial investigates whether advanced MRI scans can better detect placenta adhesion abnormalities (PAA) in pregnant women between 30 and 38 weeks. PAA occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall, raising risks of severe bleeding and emergency hysterectomy d…

This study is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that reads ultrasound videos to help doctors diagnose placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. About 561 pregnant women aged 18-45 with certain risk factors will…

This study tests whether taking 150 mg of aspirin daily, starting before 20 weeks of pregnancy, can prevent serious problems like preeclampsia, poor fetal growth, placental abruption, preterm birth, and death in pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure. About 500 women wil…

This study looks at whether a structured ultrasound program (OxGRIP) can help detect babies that are not growing well in the womb, which is a major risk factor for stillbirth. The program adds a routine scan at 36 weeks and extra scans for at-risk women. Researchers will compare …

This study follows thousands of very low birth-weight and premature infants to track their development over time. Researchers collect data on pregnancy, birth, and early childhood outcomes to identify factors that influence brain and body development. No treatments are tested—thi…

This study tests whether giving gynecologic cancer patients a list of questions to ask their doctor improves their confidence, reduces distress, and builds trust. About 70 adults with newly diagnosed or suspected gynecologic cancer will either receive the question list or usual c…

This study looks at why some babies grow poorly early in pregnancy for no known reason. Researchers will measure a key hormone (progesterone) in the mother's blood and examine a protective protein in the placenta after birth. By comparing 58 pregnancies, they hope to uncover clue…

This study follows 200 babies diagnosed with poor growth in the womb (IUGR) using advanced ultrasound and MRI scans. Researchers want to understand how the baby's brain, heart, and placenta change over time. The goal is to link these changes to the child's development after birth…

This study aims to better understand pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), serious pregnancy complications affecting about 9% of pregnancies. Researchers will collect placenta, blood, and urine samples from 500 pregnant women—both with and without these condit…

This study follows 27 pregnant women living at high altitude in Bolivia and compares them to women at sea level. Researchers will use heart ultrasounds and blood tests to see how the body adapts to low oxygen levels during pregnancy. The goal is to better understand why some wome…

This study is testing two new ultrasound techniques to see if they can tell the difference between healthy pregnancies and those affected by fetal growth restriction (FGR), where the baby is smaller than expected. Researchers will scan 60 pregnant women every three weeks using a …

This study compares two types of uterine incisions (high vs low) during a first cesarean section to see which leads to fewer scar defects. 168 pregnant women having their first C-section will be randomly assigned to one of four groups, combining incision type with a stitching tec…

This study examines how cells in the placenta manage waste and self-destruction in women with pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. Researchers will take blood and urine samples from 50 pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and at del…

This study looks at how a pregnant person's metabolism—specifically insulin resistance and fat burning—may be linked to placenta health and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 50 pregnant women at high or moderate risk for p…

This study is testing a unified first trimester screening approach to predict serious pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and birth defects. Researchers will enroll 2,000 pregnant women in the Czech Republic to see if combining standard tests can …

This study follows 462 women pregnant after egg donation or standard IVF to learn why pre-eclampsia is more common in egg donation pregnancies. Participants give blood samples and have regular check-ups throughout pregnancy. The goal is to find early warning signs and improve car…

This study uses a special contrast dye (SonoVue) during ultrasound to look at blood flow in the placenta of pregnant women with fetal growth restriction. The goal is to better understand how the placenta works when the baby is not growing well. Thirty women who have already decid…

This study aims to learn more about abnormal development of the face, head, and neck by comparing people with these conditions to their family members and healthy volunteers. Researchers will collect medical history, perform exams, take 3D images, and analyze genetic samples from…

This study is a large registry that collects information on very low birth weight infants (weighing 401-1000 grams or born before 29 weeks) at multiple hospitals. Researchers track the babies' health, treatments, and outcomes to find patterns and improve future care. No experimen…

This study is for pregnant women whose babies are not growing well due to a problem with the placenta. Researchers will use artificial intelligence and special ultrasound scans to better predict which babies are at risk for complications. The goal is to improve care and outcomes …

This study is a patient registry for women diagnosed with Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers will collect data from 3,000 participants to identify possible causes, evaluate care trends, and review short- and long-term outcomes…

This study looks at the best way to manage women who have a molar pregnancy (a rare abnormal pregnancy) and also have a lung nodule found on a CT scan. Researchers want to see if starting chemotherapy right away is better than waiting to see if the nodule goes away on its own. Ab…

This study is creating a huge collection of ultrasound images from the uterus and ovaries. Researchers will gather scans from 25,000 women, both healthy and with gynecological conditions, during routine checkups. The goal is to build a database that doctors and artificial intelli…

This study looks at how tiny particles released by the placenta, called extracellular vesicles, affect pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will collect samples from 360 pregnant and non-pregnant women to understand these particles bett…

This study looks at why pregnant women living at high altitudes have higher rates of preeclampsia and poor fetal growth. Researchers will collect tissue samples from women having scheduled C-sections in Denver (low altitude) and Summit County (high altitude) to compare how their …

This study tests a new way to classify placenta accreta during surgery, aiming to guide the best surgical approach. Researchers will follow 60 pregnant people at risk, using ultrasound before surgery and a classification system during the operation. The goal is to see if this sys…

This study uses a special MRI technique to compare blood flow and oxygen levels in the placentas of pregnant women with diabetes versus healthy pregnant women. Researchers will enroll 40 participants to see if diabetic placentas have lower blood flow. The goal is to better unders…

The CONEXUS study is testing a new type of brain imaging called functional ultrasound (fUS) in 76 newborns at high risk for neurodevelopmental disorders. The technique uses sound waves to measure blood flow changes in the brain, similar to a regular ultrasound but more advanced. …

This study is gathering information from 640 pregnant people to build a computer model that can predict placental insufficiency — a condition where the placenta doesn't work well and can lead to stillbirth. Participants will have extra ultrasounds and blood tests during pregnancy…

This study uses MRI scans to measure how well oxygen moves through the placenta in pregnancies complicated by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), where the baby is not growing as expected. Researchers will compare MRI results with placenta tissue after birth and track the bab…

This study follows 6,000 pregnant women in rural Pakistan to understand how high temperatures impact pregnancy and birth outcomes. Researchers will track heat exposure, collect blood and urine samples, and monitor mothers and babies for up to a year after birth. The goal is to id…

This study compares two approaches after robotic hysterectomy: going home the same day versus staying overnight in the hospital. Researchers will track quality of life and complications over 30 days in 300 patients with benign conditions or endometrial cancer. The goal is to see …

This study follows 1,489 women diagnosed with hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) across multiple hospitals in China. Researchers will track how often the condition becomes cancerous and look for ways to predict and prevent that. The goal is to create a nationwide system for bett…

This study tests whether pregnant women with complications like pre-eclampsia or fetal growth restriction can use a remote device at home to monitor their baby's heart rate. Sixty participants between 32 and 37 weeks of pregnancy will try the device daily. Researchers will check …

This study collects amniotic fluid from 275 pregnant women delivering at various stages, including extremely preterm. Researchers will analyze the fluid's microbes and chemicals, and link them to the baby's gut bacteria and health outcomes like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and…