Finger prick may replace needle for pregnancy blood test
NCT ID NCT07493720
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will check if a simple finger stick blood sample gives the same pregnancy hormone (beta-hCG) levels as a standard blood draw from a vein. About 40 pregnant women will provide both types of blood samples. If the finger stick method is accurate, it could offer a less painful option for pregnancy testing.
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 finger stick blood works as well as standard blood draws, it could make pregnancy testing more convenient and less painful.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study (40 participants) that only checks if the two methods match. It won't change care on its own.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198-1150, United States
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