Can 3D ultrasound spot dangerous placenta conditions better?

NCT ID NCT06755047

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing whether 3D ultrasound can diagnose placenta accreta spectrum more accurately than the standard 2D ultrasound with color Doppler. Placenta accreta is a serious pregnancy condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall, which can cause severe bleeding during delivery. The study will enroll pregnant women with placenta previa, a condition where the placenta covers the cervix, and compare the diagnostic accuracy of the two ultrasound methods.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 3D ultrasound and 2D ultrasound with color Doppler
What this could lead to: If 3D ultrasound proves more accurate, it could improve prenatal detection of placenta accreta, helping doctors plan safer deliveries and reduce complications.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study with a modest number of participants. The results may not apply to all populations, and 3D ultrasound may not outperform standard 2D methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

placenta accreta

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PLACENTA ACCRETA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Women's Health Hospital

Asyut, Egypt

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