COVID-19 in pregnancy: new study probes placenta for clues
NCT ID NCT04585945
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at placentas from 68 women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy to see if the virus changes the placenta's structure or gene activity. Researchers also checked umbilical cord blood for signs of inflammation. The goal is to better understand how the infection might affect the baby's health.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors understand how COVID-19 affects pregnancy and guide care for infected mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study. It only looks at placentas after birth, so it cannot prove cause and effect or directly improve treatments.
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Locations
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Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States
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