Pilot study checks if routine CMV screening in early pregnancy is worth it

NCT ID NCT05699421

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This completed study tested a universal screening program for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in the first trimester of pregnancy. Over 3,300 pregnant women in Barcelona were screened to measure how common CMV infection is and how often it leads to fetal or newborn problems. The goal was to see if routine screening could help identify and manage infections early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ASSIR Metropolitana Nord

    Badalona, Spain

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 support routine CMV screening in early pregnancy to identify infections and guide monitoring.

What could go wrong

This is a pilot study, not a treatment trial. It only measures infection rates and outcomes, so it may not change practice directly.

As listed by the trial registrant

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