Protein test may spot preeclampsia risk in High-Risk pregnancies

NCT ID NCT04319341

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examined whether measuring a protein called ADAMTS13 in early pregnancy can help predict preeclampsia in women with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS). Researchers analyzed stored blood samples from 513 women in the NOH-APS cohort who became pregnant after their APS diagnosis. The goal was to see if ADAMTS13 activity, antigen levels, or autoantibodies were linked to later development of preeclampsia or related complications.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a blood test that helps predict preeclampsia risk early in pregnancy for women with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study using stored samples, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that ADAMTS13 directly causes or prevents preeclampsia.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémea

    Nîmes, 30029, France