Final ultrasound before birth could prevent unnecessary C-Sections

NCT ID NCT07433751

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether doing an ultrasound within 24 hours of delivery can more accurately detect fetal macrosomia (birth weight ≥4000 g). Current ultrasounds done weeks before birth can be off by 6-10%, leading to unnecessary inductions or C-sections. Researchers will compare ultrasound estimates to actual birth weights in 285 pregnant women with suspected large babies.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Ultrasound

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve how doctors detect large babies before birth, potentially reducing unnecessary labor inductions or C-sections.

What could go wrong

This is an observational accuracy study, not a treatment trial. Even if ultrasound is more accurate close to delivery, it may not change outcomes or reduce complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fetal Weight

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier d'Avignon, Hôpital Henri Duffaut

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    Avignon, 84000, France

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