Preeclampsia may weaken the heart during pregnancy, new study finds
NCT ID NCT07190846
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study examined how well the heart relaxes between beats in 80 pregnant women—40 with preeclampsia and 40 healthy. Researchers used ultrasound to measure heart function. The goal was to see if preeclampsia is linked to early signs of heart strain, which could help doctors catch problems sooner.
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 the findings are clear, this could help doctors better monitor heart health in pregnant women with preeclampsia and possibly prevent complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to all populations or lead to direct changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis
Tunis, 1007, Tunisia
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